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Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with exceptional skills in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques? If so, Tradewind is looking for someone like you to join their team in a behavioural support role. As a successful candidate, you will have experience in Team Teach, Pru, alternative provision, or as a support worker in a residential children's home. You will also have either a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in teaching support or a related field. In this role, you will: Work with selected pupils outside of the classroom situation, including those excluded from or not working to a normal timetable. You will develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils to help them agree on plans and targets to move forward. You will provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour, and attendance. You will also provide support to pupils to enhance their emotional health and well-being You will also involve helping pupils to follow individual Education Plans where appropriate, as well as assisting in organising and running small group interventions such as circle time. You will also liaise with parents and carers as appropriate.To be considered for this role, you must be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references checks. You must also provide a CV with a full employment and education history included, with any employment breaks explained. You must have the legal right to work in the UK. This is a full time role starting ASAP and the competitive pay rate will be between £95 to £105 per day, depending on experience. If you are interested in this role and feel that you meet the qualifications and requirements, please email your updated CV to (url removed) or call our Manchester office on (phone number removed)

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their First response team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that brings together and aligns our Family Help Services with our Front Door of Social Care. These are non- case holding social work roles that are about reaching out into the community, supporting the Families to build upon their strengths and access support where necessary. Do you have partnership skills? Can you take advice and guidance to another level by stepping out and showing how to bring a plan together, assess risk, draw partners together and enable effective intervention with families. Are you confident in your knowledge of risk, of levels of need and able to engage others kindly, building relationships in the community and making a difference for families? Your knowledge and confidence will be useful in supporting the Front Door, taking referrals and working alongside First Response Advisors and partners to share information, identify risk and strengths and facilitating work transfer to the right place at the right time. You may be required to work outside of core business hours in line with the needs of the service. 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 Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Support & Protection team. Here in Trafford Children's Services our vision is that our teams are offering the right help at the right time, and that at all levels our interventions make life better for children and families. We are ambitious for our children and for our practitioners - and our core value is 'would this be good enough for my child'? We want to have practitioners and managers who are confident and brave in their practice and are supported by strong leaders at all levels. As a relatively small local authority, we pride ourselves on our friendly teams, manageable caseloads, creative approach and colleagues who support each other. We were pleased to see this recognised in the Ofsted report that followed our ILACS inspection in late 2022, which highlighted that "social workers in Trafford are overwhelmingly positive about both the local authority and the support they receive." In Trafford our approach is strengths-based, using relational and restorative practice. Our recent Ofsted report referred to our "relational model of social work practice, which is well regarded by the wider workforce, has been successfully implemented." We have developed our Support and Protect Service to support children and families who need longer term support and achieving permanence this might be through Child Protection Planning or if required in the Court arena. We are looking for an advanced practitioner who is passionate about making a difference for children and can work creatively to ensure the best outcomes and support children to stay within the family wherever it is safe to do so. We have already worked closely with our multi agency partners and have started to further build on this in line with the current reforms. Our teams work well together to ensure the safety of children and are supported to do this by experienced and passionate team managers. 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 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team. Job description: The role includes both public and private law proceedings, alongside child protection planning. We are looking for enthusiastic, relational and motivated practitioners who are able to work in a restorative way working within our practice model keeping children at the heart of Tameside through support, compassion and a real commitment to achieving better outcomes for our children and young people. If you have experience of court proceedings and child protection planning where you have been able to work towards and achieve better outcomes for children and young people then we would love to hear from you. You will have an experienced team manager who is able to offer support and guidance alongside a permanent senior leadership team who are committed to the improvement plan and ensuring social workers are listened to and supported throughout their time at Tameside. All of our workforce has our children and young people at the centre and are working within the 'heart of support' practice approach. 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 Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Cared for service Team. The service manages the casework where a child or young person has a permanent care plan, ensuring that their placement needs are met with as little disruption as possible and that each child or young person has support and time to understand their journey and can heal from the impact of past experiences on their lives. We aim to sustain long-term relationships, providing the care and support essential to giving a sense of belonging and stability to children coming out of care proceedings, and pulling partners around children and carers to provide a network of support and guidance. 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

Flexible Shifts | Weekly Pay | Minimum 25 Hours per Week We are currently recruiting Ad-Hoc Residential Support Workers to support children and young people aged 6–17 across a range of residential services. These homes care for young people with challenging behaviours, learning disabilities and complex needs. We are looking for resilient, compassionate individuals who are committed to making a genuine difference in young people’s lives. This is a flexible, ad-hoc position where you can choose shifts that suit your schedule. However, applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week. The Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping young people feel safe, valued and supported while encouraging their independence and personal development. Your key responsibilities will include: • Supporting young people with daily routines and developing independence skills, • Managing and responding to emotional and behavioural challenges in a calm and consistent manner, • Building strong, therapeutic relationships based on trust and respect, • Encouraging participation in creative activities, music and structured routines, • Maintaining a safe, stable and nurturing home environment, • Completing daily reports and contributing to care planning This role requires emotional resilience, patience and strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to remain composed in challenging situations. Shift Patterns Typical shifts include: • 7:30am – 11:00pm, • 10:00pm – 8:00am (Waking Night) Shift patterns may vary depending on the service, as we partner with multiple residential providers. Requirements • Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children or young people in settings such as:, • Residential care, • Schools, • Youth work, • Supported accommodation, • Prison service, • Full UK driving licence, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), • Aged 21+ (in line with safeguarding and Ofsted regulations), • Confidence supporting children with challenging behaviours and complex needs What We Offer • Flexible, ad-hoc working to suit your lifestyle, • Minimum of 25 hours per week available, • Weekly pay – every Friday, • Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of services, • Potential for permanent opportunities within our partnered services If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable children and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you

Our client Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Family Help (Duty & Assessment) Team. Job description: We are looking for Family Help Lead Practitioners - Social Work to support children, young people and their families in our newly formed Family Help Service. You will provide our families with high quality support and respond to their individual needs as required. You will support families to develop solutions to their needs and provide high levels of intervention to keep children and young people with their families. You will support children and young people who are identified as children in need and ensure that appropriate plans are in place to meet families' individual needs effectively enabling families to make positive and sustained changes. Key responsibilities: As an Employee of Tameside Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. Undertake enquiries and assessments of children who are considered to have possible suffered or who may be likely to suffer significant harm. This may involve undertaking child protection procedures (Section 47 enquiries) as per assessment and making applications with the appropriate management and legal advice for Orders to safeguard children under the Children Act. To assess the needs of children/young people and their families including identification of those at risk or in need of protection, and to provide services as appropriate To provide high quality planned family support including crisis response work with families, children and young people as and when required. To undertake Children in Need assessments and action planning process using a framework of assessment/Practice Standards. To ensure that the legal/policy/practice requirements, particular to the specialist area in which the post holder operates are fully complied with. To manage a caseload (Child in Need) and support the child protection and legal process (where required) and work with families to support and embed sustained changes. To ensure that the legal/policy/practice requirements, particular to the specialist area in which the post holder operates are fully complied with. To support children who are at significant risk of harm and support families through relevant statutory interventions To work in partnership with children, young people and their families ensuring professional boundaries are set and maintained. To assist in the creation of a sensitive, caring but structured working relationship enabling young people to explore their difficulties and express their wishes and feelings. To offer both support and challenge to children, young people and their families as part of any agreed change process. To establish effective working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure high standards of service and support to young people and their families. To prepare internal and external reports and maintain accurate case records. To lead and participate in Children in Need Reviews and Statutory review meetings as deemed appropriate by the Senior Practitioner or Team Manager. To undertake training as required. Work independently within the Community undertaking home visits and lone working To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job. 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 Trafford Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Support & protection team. (locality based) We have developed our Support and Protect Service to support children and families who need longer term support and achieving permanence this might be through Child Protection Planning or if required in the Court arena. We are looking for social workers who are passionate about making a difference for children and can work creatively to ensure the best outcomes and support children to stay within the family wherever it is safe to do so. We have already worked closely with our multi agency partners and have started to further build on this in line with the current reforms. Our teams work well together to ensure the safety of children and are supported to do this by experienced and passionate team managers. You will be working in a busy and friendly team and will work predominantly with children in need, child protection, care proceedings and private law applications, working on a longer-term 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 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Fostering Duty Team. Duty Regulation 24 and Viability assessor Job description: We are embarking on an ambitious and inspiring journey to remodel and strengthen our fostering service - and we're looking for experienced, dynamic Social Workers who are ready to make a real impact. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of positive change, shaping the way we support children and families across our community. As part of our dedicated fostering duty function, you will play a leading role in completing Regulation 24 assessments, viabilities, and kinship checks, ensuring these are completed swiftly, safely, and with confidence. We want to take the lead in driving high standards, reducing delays, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to remain safely within their family network wherever possible. We want to be responsive, forward thinking and truly centred around keeping children connected to the people who know and love them. You'll be joining a team that is passionate about innovation, committed to high‑quality practice, and energised by the challenge of doing things differently. You will be supported by a service that values your expertise and encourages professional development. 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 Trafford Council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their First response team. Working Hours: Full Time 36.25 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that brings together and aligns our Family Help Services with our Front Door of Social Care. These are non- case holding social work roles that are about reaching out into the community, supporting the Families to build upon their strengths and access support where necessary. Do you have partnership skills? Can you take advice and guidance to another level by stepping out and showing how to bring a plan together, assess risk, draw partners together and enable effective intervention with families. Are you confident in your knowledge of risk, of levels of need and able to engage others kindly, building relationships in the community and making a difference for families? Your knowledge and confidence will be useful in supporting the Front Door, taking referrals and working alongside First Response Advisers and partners to share information, identify risk and strengths and facilitating work transfer to the right place at the right time. You may be required to work outside of core business hours in line with the needs of the service. As an Advanced Practitioner you will coach, support and supervise designated staff or students and support their professional development. 5 years reference, gaps in employment history checked, any relevant quals as per JDPS 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

Supporting children and young people with a range of different needs and/or dependencies. Providing physical and emotional support to the children and young people, which may include helping with household tasks and personal care. Building relationships with the children/young people and providing t

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Support and Protection Team. Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!. Must have minimum of 3 year's experi

We are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers to join our team supporting young people in residential care settings across West Sussex. Children's Residential Support Worker - West Sussex. Provide high-quality care and support to children and young peop

Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH. 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

Senior Support Worker position available for an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker or Childcare Practitioner looking to make a difference working with vulnerable children. Senior Support Worker Role To take a lead role within a residential care team supporting children with soci

Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH. Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incr

Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH. Our night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Our night support worker

Our clients live at home with their families and we provide Support Workers to support them in their family homes and taking them out in the community to do activities. In this role, you’ll support individuals with complex needs, working regular weekly shifts to build a consistent, trusted care te

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide emotional support to our young people, some who may display disruptive behaviours, emotional and social difficulties. Oh, and don’t worry if you don’t have any experience working with children, we will provide all the support and training you nee

Keys Group is seeking a Support Worker for a Children's Residential Home in Blackpool, UK. You will be responsible for creating a loving environment for active children, providing both emotional and physical support, and helping them reach their full potential. This role requires a full UK driving l

Want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives? Are you determined, caring and resilient? Are you an experienced Residential Worker looking for a role with clear pathways into management? If the answer to all the above is “yes”, then a Senior

We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to join a beautifully presented residential children’s home supporting children aged 6–17 years. At least 1 year of experience as a Children's Senior Support Worker or minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a

Rainbow Trust Children is seeking a full-time Family Support Worker for their Kentown Team in East Lancashire. This role involves delivering essential emotional, social, and practical support to families who have children with life-threatening illnesses.

With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. You should be keen to learn and s

Each Team comprises of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for skilled and committed Social Workers to join our Safeguarding and Support tea

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker. As the Team Leader in Stoke on Trent home, you will be responsible for deputising in the Deputy Managers' absence and supporting the Support Workers. Providing emotional and practical support to children, ensuring their needs are met.

Children's Support Worker - Secure Unit. We are currently recruiting experienced and resilient Children's Support Workers to join a secure unit in Peterborough. This is a highly rewarding role supporting vulnerable children and young people with complex needs in a structured and secure environment.

As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. The role requires flexibility to support children at weekends and in school holidays based from the family

Lemontree Recruitment is seeking dedicated Agency Support Workers to join our team in England, specifically within children's residential care for young people with Emotional & Behavioral Difficulties. Candidates should have experience in residential childcare or youth work and must be able to provi

Calderdale Residential Service continues to thrive and as we go through further development, we are looking to recruit staff to work in one of our Homes within the borough (3 Bed Maximum) to provide care and support to Children and Young People aged 8-18. We are looking for staff to work in one of C

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Children’s Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges. We are recruiting for a Children's Support Worker to join our team in Cambridgeshire; the scope o

A care organization in Warrington is seeking a compassionate Children's Bank Support Worker. The role involves providing support to young individuals, promoting their health and well-being, and facilitating activities to help them achieve their personal goals. Ideal candidates will have excellent co

Recent experience working either as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker or as a Children's Residential Support Worker in a Children’s Home. We are looking for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join an outstanding Children’s Home organisation located in Mickleover, Derb

A leading care support organization in Wealden is searching for a Children's Support Worker to assist a young client with complex health needs in his home. You’ll engage with a supportive family environment while making a real difference in the child's daily life. The position is rewarding and doe

Shaw Trust is in need of a Bank Residential Support Worker to provide compassionate care for children aged 8-18 at Homes2Inspire. The role requires working flexibly as needed to support children during busy periods, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Join our inclusive team dedicated to making a p

As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you’ll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional distress, or mental health challenges. Supporting emotional regulation and mental wellbeing. Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointm

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Kentown Team. Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life‑threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time

Using your experience and skills (further developed with our support and training), you will assist with the care of our children and young people, supporting them in all aspects of their lives including activities, hobbies and educational pursuits. You will meet a variety of children and young peop

A leading children's care provider in the UK seeks a Senior Support Worker for its Bicester home. The ideal candidate will have experience in child care, compassion, and strong communication skills to effectively support young people's needs. Responsibilities include safeguarding, supporting daily r

A residential care provider in Histon, Cambridgeshire seeks a Children's Senior Support Worker to provide leadership and support in a children's home. In this role, you will supervise a team of Residential Support Workers, ensure high care standards, and contribute to children's wellbeing.

Sunlight Children’s Care are seeking a qualified Residential Support Workers to work within our therapeutic Children's Residential homes, supporting our young people between the ages of 8 -18. Children's Residential Support Worker Position. Adhere strictly to Ofsted standards, Children’s Act, an

Senior Support Worker, Children's Residential Home. We are delighted to have veteran‑friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues. Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People.

Our Assessment and Support Teams undertakes Child & Family Assessments, supports children & families via Child in Need Plans on a short-term basis and ensuring the partnership agencies offer ongoing Early Help Support. Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Support Team. Our client Blackpool counci

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threa

Dorset Council UK is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Keyworker Service within the B2SA team. The role involves supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with autism and learning disabilities, working closely with families and professionals. The position offers collaborative wor

Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) is seeking a social worker for a pivotal role in family court proceedings in West Yorkshire. The role involves direct engagement with children and families to ensure their voices are heard in judicial decision-making. The position offe