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Our client Leicester city council is looking for an Independent Chair to join their Safeguarding unit. \n\n • Predominantly for Initial and Review conferences however we do at times ask chairs to cover LAC reviews as required so someone with some knowledge of this would be good\n, • Conferences are hybrid with majority of initials in person and then we offer face to face to families for reviews and give them the option. Most of the initials will be at Halford House and then reviews if in person either at Halford or in the community at children's centres dependant on risk and availability.\n, • Hybrid working as above - time outside of the meetings the chairs will predominantly work at home as admin/ virtual meetings\n, • No to part time unfortunately looking for someone full time. Condensed potentially although conferences are booked twice per day usually to start at 10am and 1pm.\n, • You would be a key part in our ever-improving service ensuring children are at the heart of our work. We strive as a Local Authority to provide a robust and strengths-based service to the children, family and young people of Leicester City.\n\n What you'll do: \n As an independent chair, you will independently chair child protection conferences and quality assure the progression of child protection plans for children, Your leadership skills are essential to continue to drive quality services for children and their families \n What you'll need: \n The ideal candidate will have substantial post qualifying experience in childcare. Through which experience you'll have gained through and up-to-date understanding of childcare legislation, policy and practice guidance in the field of child protection and Looked After Children. In addition, you'll have experience and be able to showcase the ability to demonstrate sufficient skills in chairing complex meetings. \n You must show willingness to support other demands if required in the unit such as, support to the LADO and LAC reviews. \n The post would suit an experienced Social Worker or manager who wants to develop and widen their safeguarding skills. The successful applicant will be provided with a good induction and receive a high level of support from within the team. \n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Leicestershire county council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Permanence team. \n Job Purpose \n\n • To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families in accordance with the aims and objectives of the department.\n, • Use judgement, knowledge and the skilled use of authority to intervene with families to promote safety, stability and success.\n, • To build productive working relationships with children, young people and families so we can hear and understand what they want to happen to make their lives better.\n, • Evaluate our practice and its impact and how we improve outcomes for those with whom we work.\n\n Responsibilities \n\n • Work within Leicestershire's practice framework and apply Leicestershire's practice standards and procedures\n, • Work collaboratively and in partnership with families, enabling them to care for their children - at all times 'working with' - not 'doing to'.\n, • Work cooperatively with children's services, health agencies and other community services to provide the most effective care for children, young people and their families and within their communities.\n, • Seek and use supervision and other professional support to ensure critical reflection and use of analysis are integrated with professional judgement and reasoned discernment. Be open to self-reflection and challenge\n, • Provide timely thorough assessments of need, drawing on multiple sources of theoretical knowledge, evidence and best practice to make informed judgements. Enable families to develop plans that will achieve change required. Monitor plans to ensure change is sustainable and children's day to day lives improve, maintaining professional curiosity throughout. Ensure plans and records are written to children and families are meaningfully involved in everything that is happening.\n, • Routinely contribute to the departmental quality assurance and improvement work (audit and practice observations for example) and work with others to ensure that learning from these activities is disseminated and applied in practice. Seeing this as part of good social work practice not an added extra\n, • Contribute to a 'learning organisation' by taking personal responsibility for continuous professional development, Keep up to date in relation to practice research about children, young people and family working using resources including the Learning Hub, Signs of Safety Knowledge bank and Research in Practice\n\n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

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)

Primary Cover Supervisor - Full-Time & Part-Time OpportunitiesLocation: LeicestershireWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (School Hours)Are you confident, organised, and passionate about working with children? We are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic Primary Cover Supervisors to work in primary schools across Leicestershire.We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available, offering flexible work during school hours.The RoleAs a Primary Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring pupils remain engaged with the work that has been set. You will maintain a positive learning environment, manage classroom behaviour, and support pupils throughout the school day.This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Cover Supervisors, graduates considering a career in primary teaching, or individuals with experience leading groups of primary-aged children in an educational setting.ResponsibilitiesSupervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure pupils complete the work provided.Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.Create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.Encourage pupils to participate and remain focused throughout lessons.Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and behaviour.Support the wider school community where required.Essential RequirementsPrevious experience working with primary school-aged children is essential.Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or within a similar school-based role is desirable.QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or a PGCE is desirable.Strong classroom management and communication skills.Confidence leading a class independently.A positive, flexible and professional approach.Ability to work school hours, Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30.An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable (or willingness to obtain one).What We OfferFull-time and part-time opportunities available.Competitive rates of pay.Flexible assignments across primary schools in Leicestershire.Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.A rewarding role where you can make a positive impact on children's learning and development.If you have experience working with primary-aged children and are looking for a rewarding role in education, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to join our team and support primary schools across Leicestershire.Who are Aspire People? Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.Why join Aspire People? Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles. Competitive pay with multiple payment options Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person Access to free CPD and training opportunities Next StepsGet in touch with an up to date CV! Simple. For any questions or queries please contact Harvey on or Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Job Title: Children's Registered Manager Location: Leicester Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Job Description: An experienced and dedicated Registered Manager is needed to lead a new EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) care home in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional seeking to make a positive impact within a well-established provider of specialist residential services for young people aged 6-17. The successful candidate will oversee the operational management of a 3-bedded OFSTED-registered service, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and team leadership. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the EBD care home in Bolton, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Maintain compliance with OFSTED regulations and other relevant standards. Develop and implement care plans tailored to the needs of young people aged 6-17. Recruit, train, and supervise staff to ensure a motivated and professional team. Build strong relationships with families, social workers, and external agencies. Monitor and improve service quality through audits, reviews, and feedback. Requirements: Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting, preferably with EBD or similar special needs. Strong knowledge of OFSTED regulations and compliance standards. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Relevant qualifications such as Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People or equivalent. Passion for working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Ability to lead a team and manage operational challenges effectively

Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Qualified or Experienced Teaching Assistant) - Leicester Flexible Opportunities | Day-to-Day | Short-Term | Long-Term | Part-Time Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for flexible opportunities in Leicester? Whether you're a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant or an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking your next role, we want to hear from you. We are currently recruiting proactive and supportive Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of primary schools throughout Leicester and the surrounding areas. Opportunities are available on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and part-time basis. What We Offer Flexible day-to-day assignments Short-term and long-term placements Part-time opportunities available Competitive rates of pay Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 Supportive and experienced education consultants Experience in a variety of school settings The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons Work with individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning Help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources Support pupils with varying learning needs and abilities Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and development Contribute to maintaining positive behaviour and classroom routines Requirements To be considered for this role, you must: Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or have significant experience working as a Teaching Assistant within UK schools Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum Be confident supporting pupils across different age groups and abilities Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting children's learning Be available to work school hours of 8:30am - 3:30pm Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one Ideal For This role is perfect for: Level 3 Teaching Assistants seeking flexible work Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for new opportunities Support staff returning to education after a career break Individuals seeking part-time work around other commitments Teaching Assistants looking to gain experience across a variety of schools Why Join Us? We understand that every Teaching Assistant brings unique skills and experience to the classroom. Whether you're looking for occasional supply work, a long-term placement, or regular part-time opportunities, we will work closely with you to find roles that suit your availability and career goals. Apply Today Join a team that values your experience and dedication to supporting young learners. Who are Aspire People? Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector. Why join Aspire People? Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles. Competitive pay with multiple payment options Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person Access to free CPD and training opportunities Next Steps Get in touch with an up to date CV! Simple. For any questions or queries please contact Harvey on or (phone number removed) Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Location: Leicester Contract: Locum Sector: Children's Services / Adoption & Permanence Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum opportunity where you can make a lasting difference to children's lives? We are supporting a well-established and developing team in Leicester seeking a dedicated Locum Permanence Social Worker to lead on achieving positive adoption outcomes. Working within a stable team alongside supportive and approachable managers, you will play a key role in ensuring children achieve safe, secure, and loving permanent homes. The Role In this position, you will take the lead in progressing children's plans for adoption from the earliest stage, ensuring a structured and child-centred journey to permanence. Key responsibilities include: Taking ownership of a child's journey from the point adoption is identified as a potential outcome Working collaboratively with fieldwork teams when care plans are being twin tracked Completing Child Permanence Reports (CPRs) and Sibling Assessments during court proceedings Providing detailed, analytical reports outlining a child's needs based on their lived experiences Supporting adopters with high-quality information to inform matching decisions Leading on matching, introductions, and placement support Acting as allocated social worker from Placement Order through to Adoption Order, ensuring children are fully supported throughout About You To be considered, you will have: Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration Strong experience within children's services (adoption/permanence experience desirable) Confidence in court work and high-quality report writing (CPRs essential) Excellent analytical skills and a child-focused approach Ability to manage complex cases and support families through change Why Work with Me & Caritas? Straightforward, honest approach - no pressure, just clear and realistic guidance 23 years' recruitment experience - offering insight, stability, and trusted advice Real understanding of frontline pressures - roles that genuinely fit your skills and situation Ongoing support beyond placement - consistent communication and long-term partnership SEO Keywords Locum Permanence Social Worker Leicester, Adoption Social Worker locum, Children's Social Work jobs Leicester, CPR Social Worker role, Adoption jobs East Midlands, Locum Social Worker UK, Caritas Recruitment Social Work If you are looking for a locum opportunity where your expertise will directly shape children's futures and create lasting outcomes, this is a fantastic role to explore. For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? We’re looking for Residential Support Workers to support children in care across the UK. Qualified staff (Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent and above): Earn a £300 joining bonus after working 10 shifts with us. Non-qualified staff: We still want you! Bring your caring and supportive approach and gain valuable experience working with children in care. JM Workforce Services is an established specialist recruitment agency supplying temporary workers to the Child Social Care sector across the UK. We work with a wide range of clients from small independent providers to large multinational groups, and Local Authorities. Providing them with residential childcare staff who have the necessary skills and experiences to care for children. Job Title: Residential Support Worker Flexible work: PAYE or self-employed Travel support: Reasonable travel to children’s homes Ongoing training and career development opportunities Your role will include: Providing emotional and practical support to children Assisting with daily activities such as meals, education, and leisure Encouraging independence and life skills Building positive relationships with children, colleagues, and professionals Maintaining accurate records Apply today by submitting your CV and start making a real difference in children’s lives. Don’t have an enhanced DBS? We’ll support you with getting one. Full safer recruitment in line with Ofsted regulations will be completed before starting. Requirements: Previous experience working with children in care or in a similar setting Understanding of child development and the impact of trauma on children Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people Willingness to travel to various children's homes Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends This is a challenging but rewarding role for those who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children. If you have a caring and supportive approach, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. JM Workforce Service will support with the acquisition of an enhanced DBS, if you do not already have one on the update service. Full safer recruitment in line with Ofsted regulations will be carried out prior to starting any employment

Our client Leicester city council is looking for an Independent Chair to join their Safeguarding unit. Predominantly for Initial and Review conferences however we do at times ask chairs to cover LAC reviews as required so someone with some knowledge of this would be good Conferences are hybrid with majority of initials in person and then we offer face to face to families for reviews and give them the option. Most of the initials will be at Halford House and then reviews if in person either at Halford or in the community at children's centres dependant on risk and availability. Hybrid working as above - time outside of the meetings the chairs will predominantly work at home as admin/ virtual meetings No to part time unfortunately looking for someone full time. Condensed potentially although conferences are booked twice per day usually to start at 10am and 1pm. You would be a key part in our ever-improving service ensuring children are at the heart of our work. We strive as a Local Authority to provide a robust and strengths-based service to the children, family and young people of Leicester City.What you'll do: As an independent chair, you will independently chair child protection conferences and quality assure the progression of child protection plans for children, Your leadership skills are essential to continue to drive quality services for children and their families What you'll need: The ideal candidate will have substantial post qualifying experience in childcare. Through which experience you'll have gained through and up-to-date understanding of childcare legislation, policy and practice guidance in the field of child protection and Looked After Children. In addition, you'll have experience and be able to showcase the ability to demonstrate sufficient skills in chairing complex meetings. You must show willingness to support other demands if required in the unit such as, support to the LADO and LAC reviews. The post would suit an experienced Social Worker or manager who wants to develop and widen their safeguarding skills. The successful applicant will be provided with a good induction and receive a high level of support from within the team. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Our client Leicestershire county council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Permanence team. Job Purpose To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families in accordance with the aims and objectives of the department. Use judgement, knowledge and the skilled use of authority to intervene with families to promote safety, stability and success. To build productive working relationships with children, young people and families so we can hear and understand what they want to happen to make their lives better. Evaluate our practice and its impact and how we improve outcomes for those with whom we work.Responsibilities Work within Leicestershire's practice framework and apply Leicestershire's practice standards and procedures Work collaboratively and in partnership with families, enabling them to care for their children - at all times 'working with' - not 'doing to'. Work cooperatively with children's services, health agencies and other community services to provide the most effective care for children, young people and their families and within their communities. Seek and use supervision and other professional support to ensure critical reflection and use of analysis are integrated with professional judgement and reasoned discernment. Be open to self-reflection and challenge Provide timely thorough assessments of need, drawing on multiple sources of theoretical knowledge, evidence and best practice to make informed judgements. Enable families to develop plans that will achieve change required. Monitor plans to ensure change is sustainable and children's day to day lives improve, maintaining professional curiosity throughout. Ensure plans and records are written to children and families are meaningfully involved in everything that is happening. Routinely contribute to the departmental quality assurance and improvement work (audit and practice observations for example) and work with others to ensure that learning from these activities is disseminated and applied in practice. Seeing this as part of good social work practice not an added extra Contribute to a 'learning organisation' by taking personal responsibility for continuous professional development, Keep up to date in relation to practice research about children, young people and family working using resources including the Learning Hub, Signs of Safety Knowledge bank and Research in PracticeBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Teaching Assistant - Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Location: Leicestershire Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (School Hours) Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Leicestershire. We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available, offering rewarding roles that fit around school hours. ## The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in their learning, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment. You will provide support to individuals and small groups, helping children to develop academically, socially and emotionally. You must be confident and comfortable supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) when required, adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each child. ## Responsibilities Support teaching and learning within the classroom. Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning. Assist with the preparation of classroom resources and activities. Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) when required. Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. Work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to support pupil progress. Promote the wellbeing and development of all pupils. ## Essential Requirements Previous experience working with primary school-aged children is essential. Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar school-based role is desirable. Comfortable supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) when required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A patient, positive and flexible approach. Ability to work school hours, Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable (or willingness to obtain one). ## What We Offer Full-time and part-time opportunities available. Competitive rates of pay. Flexible assignments across primary schools in Leicestershire. Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant. Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements. A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to children's learning and development. If you are passionate about supporting children and are comfortable working with pupils with SEN when required, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and support primary schools across Leicestershire. Who are Aspire People? Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector. Why join Aspire People? Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles. Competitive pay with multiple payment options Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person Access to free CPD and training opportunities Next Steps Get in touch with an up to date CV! Simple. For any questions or queries please contact Harvey on or (phone number removed) Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Nursery Assistant (Full-Time) Location: Leicester Salary: £100 - £105 per day Start Date: September Contract Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday) Aspire People are delighted to be working in partnership with one of our valued nursery settings in Leicester to recruit a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant for a full-time position starting in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing early years environment where you'll play a key role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing during the most important stages of their education. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Early Years practitioners to create a fun, safe, and engaging setting where every child can flourish. Key Responsibilities: Support the day-to-day care and learning of children within the nursery. Assist with delivering engaging activities that promote children's development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment. Encourage children's independence, confidence, and social development. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Support with daily routines, including mealtimes, play, and outdoor learning. The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience working with young children in a nursery, school, or childcare setting is desirable. A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is advantageous but not essential. A genuine passion for supporting children's early development. Patient, caring, and enthusiastic with a positive attitude. Reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday. Why Join Aspire People? Competitive daily pay of £100 - £105 per day. Full-time role starting in September. Opportunity to work within one of our trusted partner nursery settings. Ongoing support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant. Access to professional development and training opportunities. A welcoming and supportive working environment. If you're passionate about Early Years education and want to make a positive impact on children's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Aspire People and begin your next rewarding role as a Nursery Assistant in Leicester. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant pre-employment checks. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Our client Leicestershire county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection team. Candidates must be experienced child protection SW, Holding a caseload of up to 16 cases on child protection pre-proceedings plans Job Purpose To provide high-quality statutory social work services to children and families where there are concerns about significant harm. The post holder will undertake complex casework, lead safeguarding interventions, support less experienced social workers, and ensure that children's welfare remains paramount in accordance with relevant legislation, local authority policies, and professional standards. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload involving children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings. Undertake assessments of children and families in accordance with statutory guidance and local procedures. Develop, implement, and review child protection plans and care plans. Lead safeguarding investigations under relevant child protection procedures. Prepare high-quality reports for court, child protection conferences, looked after children reviews, and other statutory meetings. Present evidence confidently in court proceedings when required. Build effective working relationships with children, families, carers, schools, health professionals, police, and partner agencies. Identify and manage risks to children, making evidence-based decisions to...

The closing date is 30 July 2026 Fancy a new challenge in a purpose-built Emergency Department? Ready to test your emergency medicine skills in one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the country? Then Leicester could be for you... UHL is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the UK. The Emergency Department (ED) is based at Leicester Royal Infirmary where we see over 240,000 patients a year. The new emergency department was completed in April 2017. The new Emergency Department incorporates a 48 majors cubicles, a 12 cubicle Emergency Room and a separate Children's ED with 12 bedded Short Stay Paediatric Unit for children who are expected to stay less than 18 hours. The ED in Leicester has pioneered an annualised consultant rota which is increasingly being adopted in other centres. This offers personal flexibility, within a large committed team, time for sub-specialty interests in existing Consultants and support for others. Despite the clinical work pressures and challenges, our ED is a leading light nationally in Paediatric EM, EM Research, EM education and Geriatric EM and is actively developing a program in Pre-Hospital EM. Leicester offers the option of rural or city living, excellent state and private education, easy access to London by train (55min) and East Midlands airport (30min). Principle Elements of the Post: • Participate in the delivery of high quality Consultant led shop floor clinical care for the Emergency Department., • To provide on-call cover and cover for Major Incidents, • Ensure high clinical standards are met through structured supervision of Specialist Registrars, Junior Doctors, Emergency Care Practitioners and Advanced Nurse Practitioners, • To deliver and promote excellence in teaching of medical students, paramedics, doctors, nurses and Emergency Nurse Practitioners, • To actively support and promote a culture of high quality patient care through multi-disciplinary Clinical Governance, audit activities and quality improvement projects, • Actively engage in the non-clinical and administrative work that underpins excellence in clinical care, • To act in a way that is consistent with UHL's five values, • To work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety, • To support and oversee the placement of students in the department and act as a clinical teacher, • To facilitate delivery of undergraduate teaching as directed by the departmental undergraduate education lead Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: • high-quality care for all,, • being a great place to work,, • partnerships for impact, and, • research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: • we are compassionate,, • we are proud,, • we are inclusive,, • we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. Background This post is part of a strategy to provide increased consultant cover from 08:00 01:00 and overnight 20:00-08:00 7-days per week in the Emergency Department. Principle Elements of the Post • Participate in the delivery of high quality Consultant led shop floor clinical care for the Emergency Department., • To provide on-call cover and cover for Major Incidents, • Ensure high clinical standards are met through structured supervision of Specialist Registrars, Junior Doctors, Emergency Care Practitioners and Advanced Nurse Practitioners, • To deliver and promote excellence in teaching of medical students, paramedics, doctors, nurses and Emergency Nurse Practitioners, • To actively support and promote a culture of high quality patient care through multi-disciplinary Clinical Governance, audit activities and quality improvement projects, • Actively engage in the non-clinical and administrative work that underpins excellence in clinical care, • To act in a way that is consistent with UHL's five values, • To work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety, • To support and oversee the placement of students in the department and act as a clinical teacher, • To facilitate delivery of undergraduate teaching as directed by the departmental undergraduate education lead Job Plan The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the ED management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. The Emergency Department rota is annualised therefore there is not a weekly pattern. Annual, professional and study leave is allocated as per new Consultant contract, and generates a shift total over rota cycles of 16 weeks. On call duties will be roughly 1:16 depending on vacancy factor, with up to 1:6 weekends as a minimum. The rota is based on our funded establishment of 31.32WTE Consultants. The department is working towards an overnight Consultant working model to support the trainees and demand overnight. Flexible working will be considered. The department works on an annualised rota providing flexibility. The appointment will be whole time. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant colleagues. Work Programme: Outline Job plan- Example only DCC present in ED clinical areas 7.5 Admin / Teaching / CPD (SPA) 2.5 TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES 10.0 Given our current establishment levels, it is anticipated that there will be opportunity for the successful candidate to contract for additional programmed activities in the Emergency Department on a temporary basis, up to the maximum level consistent with the Working Time Regulations (i.e. 12 PAs maximum), through discussion and mutual agreement. This post will be an RCEM approve post with a job plan designed to deliver high quality care, leadership and teaching. Your normal place of work will be as discussed at interview and will be confirmed in Section 1 of your contract but you may be required to work in other locations of the Trust. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main Hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is based at one of these sites, excess travel reimbursement will not apply for a permanent/temporary change to base. All Consultants are expected to contribute to teaching and training of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees as part of their role as a Consultant in UHL. Consultants will normally have undergraduate medical students placed with them during clinical duties and are expected to teach alongside clinical service work. Similarly, Consultants will normally be involved in clinical supervision of postgraduate trainees working within UHL. Medical students based at the University of Leicester follow a standard 5 year programme. The teaching of undergraduate students in UHL reflects the Divisional structure of the Trust. Undergraduate medical students are taught by UHL throughout the medical course from years 1 to 5. Both ward and outpatient based clinical teaching, as well as tutorial and lecture style teaching is undertaken. Some Consultants will choose to take on additional undergraduate and/or postgraduate education and training responsibilities. This activity will be specific, identifiable, evidenced, recognised and appraised. Such additional teaching and training activity will be recognised within their SPA allowance. Those undertaking specifically agreed additional undergraduate teaching duties recognised as part of the SPA allowance (up to 0.5SPA) within their job plan may be recognised as Clinical Teachers http://www2.le.ac.uk/colleges/medbiopsych/people/documents/clinical-teachers-guidance;https://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/msce/clinical-teaching/clinical-teaching . This teaching can occur in different settings. The clinical teacher will be expected to show evidence of satisfactory performance in this role at appraisal. Enhanced undergraduate duties will include acting as examiners in medical school assessments, providing occasional seminar and small group teaching, lecturing & other Phase 1 teaching within the medical curricula, in addition to individual supervision of clinical students attached to them. Those who have an additional significant responsibility as a block or clinical education lead within their DCC time are also considered for the award of the title of honorary senior lecturer. Enhanced postgraduate duties will include acting as an Educational supervisor for Foundation or Specialty trainee, UHL Divisional Education governance lead, Contributing to recognised postgraduate-teaching courses in UHL, e.g. Specialty Training programmes or involvement in recruitment of trainees, e.g. interviews for Specialty training, recruitment to Foundation programmes. • Completed or within 6 months of CCT, • GMC registered, • MB BS or Equivalent, • FCEM or equivalent, provider status for life support courses eg APLS, ALS, ATLS, • Membership of RCEM and other professional bodies affiliated to Emergency Medicine, • Willingness to work in a cohesive manner as a member of the team and shared philosophy, • Evidence of completed projects led by the applicant, • Evidence of completed projects led by the applicant, • Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload., • Knowledge of clinical governance issues, • Demonstration of previous successful leadership at senior level, • Management training on an accredited course, • Clear, fluent and articulate in Written English, • To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding, • Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to teaching., • Interest in clinical education, • Experience of, and commitment to teaching postgraduates, • Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others, • Past experience of medical education., • Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching, • Higher qualification in medical education., • Ability to lead others and deliver change., • Experience of working as part of a large, multidisciplinary team including those involved in caring for older people, • Experience of working in UK Emergency Departments, • Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice, • Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest, • Experience in, and commitment to medical audit., • Understanding and interest in research relevant to older people., • Ability to appraise research critically, • Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects., • Evidence of improvement of service delivery in previous posts, • Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities., • Evidence of recent research and development activity This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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