Children social work jobs in United Kingdom

Focus Findings is recruiting full- and part-time Family Support Workers in Basildon, Harlow, Chelmsford, Southend-on-sea, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea and surrounding areas. Job Description for Family Support Worker Family support workers help families with long and short-term difficulties. The main duties of the role would include: - Work one-on-one with vulnerable families to reduce inequalities between those in greatest need and their peers. - Facilitating the delivery of targeted support groups and parenting programmes. - Competently and accurately record observations on case management systems with an awareness that the information you supply may be used in legal proceedings. In addition, candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of: - Working with parents with specific vulnerabilities that impact their child/ren; including (but not limited to); low income, domestic abuse, substance misuse, anti-social and criminal behaviour, and transient families. - Assessing complex safeguarding and welfare issues for children and vulnerable adults. - Support to families with children with additional needs - Respite care for families with children with additional needs - Child development across the ages, with a particular emphasis on children with additional needs, disabilities, specific educational needs, adult and child mental health, and those with protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. - Evidence-based practice and the ability to apply this to inform practice. What we look for: - Driver's license and a vehicle - Caring and empathetic attitude - Good communication skills - Willingness to learn - Self-motivated, well organized & reliable

Job description We are bei London a high end eco-friendly hair salon with a beautiful calm ambiance, based just 3 minutes walk from Parsons Green tube station, on the District line. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, talented senior stylist to join our growing team. Your responsibilities: Delivering high end customer service bespoke to clients needs while continuing to build good relationships with clients. Uphold our values through organic hair products and principles. Cutting and styling hair for men, women and children. Provide advice and selling the featured Oway organic hair products in the salon to clients. Providing in-depth bespoke consultations for every client's needs from colour and cutting services, to various hair treatments including all colouring techniques. Work full time, flexible hours, on an average of 5 working days between Monday to Saturday. About you: Qualified Hairdresser At least 5 year experience Passionate and focused on your career in hair styling Friendly, polite and professional Enjoys providing good client service Prefers to work in a friendly social team Excellent English and communication skills

Promise Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of our longstanding clients — a family-run domiciliary care agency with over 30 years of experience supporting families across the UK. With offices in London and Manchester, our client provides compassionate, high-quality health and social care services in a wide variety of settings, including: Complex & post-operative care Pediatric & IV medication support Mental health & respite care Dementia & post-stroke care Palliative & domiciliary care Rooted in a commitment to truly personalized care, they serve communities through both in-home support and community inpatient services — transforming the lives of seniors, children, and their families. The Role: HR Advisor We are seeking a proactive, experienced HR Advisor to join their dedicated team. You’ll be the first point of contact for HR-related matters, providing expert advice, supporting compliance, and playing a key role in recruiting and developing an outstanding care team. Key Responsibilities Provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, performance, conduct, and absence management Support recruitment, onboarding, and vetting of care staff, ensuring compliance with CQC and right-to-work legislation Maintain accurate staff records, contracts, DBS checks, and training compliance Assist with investigations, disciplinaries, and grievance procedures Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook Coordinate performance review processes and appraisals Generate regular HR reports for senior management Support employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing initiatives Ensure HR processes are compliant with GDPR and safeguarding standards

An Early Years Practitioner is required to start ASAP in a private nursery based in South West London to work with children age range 0 - 4 years old. Job Type: Full-time/Part-time positions Job Purpose: To provide high-quality care and education to children from birth to pre-school age in a supportive and inclusive environment. To promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children, ensuring they reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities: 1. Care and Education: - Provide a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children, ensuring their needs are met at all times. - Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for children from birth to pre-school age, ensuring they are tailored to meet individual needs. - Create a range of activities that promote learning and development, including play, exploration, and sensory experiences. 1. Observation and Assessment: - Observe and record children's progress, identifying their strengths and areas for development. - Use this information to inform planning and make decisions about the best ways to support children's learning and development. 1. Relationship Building: - Form strong, positive relationships with children, carers, and colleagues to ensure that all needs are met and that children receive the best possible care. - Develop and maintain effective communication systems to share information with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders. 1. Teamwork and Collaboration: - Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals and objectives, including contributing to whole-team planning and delivery of educational programs. - Participate in professional development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills. 1. Health, Safety, and Hygiene: - Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment, adhering to relevant policies and procedures. - Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children and colleagues, reporting any concerns to the Early Years Manager/Senior Leader. Requirements: - Diploma or Degree in Early Years Education or related field (or equivalent) - Experience of working with children from birth to pre-school age, including babies (0-12 months) - Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and other relevant early years frameworks and policies - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to collaborative planning - Strong observational and record-keeping skills - First Aid training and certification (or willingness to obtain) - Enhanced DBS clearance preferable Desirable Qualifications and Experience: - NVQ or QCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years Education or related field - Experience of working with children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) - Knowledge of childcare legislation and regulations - Experience of planning and delivering educational programs for children from birth to pre-school age Working Conditions: - This role involves working in a nursery/school environment, with a varied and dynamic pace. - Willingness to work outdoors and participate in play-based activities with children is essential. - Ability to manage physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving equipment and children. Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. - We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds and with disabilities. - Competitive salary and benefits package How to Apply: If you are passionate about working with young children and are committed to delivering high-quality care and education

JOB DESCRIPTION Springout House Ltd: 16 Plus Semi-Independent 24/7 provision Join Springout House as a Support Worker We provide high-quality, 24/7 semi-independent accommodation and support for young people aged 16–18. This is a rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll make a real difference in the lives of young people as they develop independence and navigate challenging experiences. POST: Support Worker LOCATION: Barking and Dagenham RESPONSIBLE TO: Placement Manager Hours: 45 hours per week, including sleep-ins. Shift pattern: Start: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sleep-in: 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM Off shift the following day at 10:30 AM Pattern: 3 shifts per week Pay: £12.21 per hour £60 per sleep-in What We Are Looking For: Experience: - Proven experience in working with young people or similar. - At least one year’s experience working in a children’s home, 16+ accommodation, or with young people who present challenging behaviour or are hard to place. OR: - At least three years’ experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting for children and young people. Staff We Are Looking For : A Support Worker who understands what it takes to support 16 to 18-year-olds in semi-independent living environments. You will be a ‘Key Person’ in ensuring the young people are kept safe, gain independent living skills, and feel happy and supported in their living environment. You will be part of a well-established, welcoming and enthusiastic team of well-being Workers. The successful candidate will be provided with full training but must be proactive, positive, approachable, non-judgemental and have a good sense of humour. You will also need to have the ability to make on-the-spot decisions and be ready to deal with challenging situations. You are also understanding of the trauma and rejection our young people have faced. Skills: Compassionate, resilient and committed to being a positive role model. Confident in managing young people in lone working environments. Flexible and able to work a rota that includes evenings, weekends and holidays. Qualifications: NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children’s Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a commitment to working towards this qualification. Requirements: -Experience as a support worker in residential children's homes. -Successful Candidates with have a enhanced DBS check -Must do overnight sleep-ins as part of the role. Key Responsibilities of Role: - Provide excellent unconditional support for our young people, ensuring their physical, emotional and everyday needs are met. - Provide one-to-one and group support, helping the young people with budgeting, their college attendance, etc. - Support young people with independent living and transition into the community by helping them access local services and facilities, and connecting them to additional support where needed. - Maintain the home environment, support each young person's health and well-being, and ensure the home is clean and tidy. - Help young people develop self-esteem, a feeling of safety and personal strategies to deal with unhelpful behaviour and thoughts, ultimately achieving their optimum potential. - Promote a positive safeguarding culture and a strong teamwork ethic. - Support a culture where people are valued and supported to make a difference to the lives of others. - Support or lead a wide range of activities and daily tasks. - Participate in assessing and reviewing support needs and in identifying and coordinating internal and external services, reviews and referrals in response to these. - Keep appropriate and accurate records of interventions with people, and inform other staff of relevant issues. - Contribute to the protection of individuals from the risk of abuse and harm to self and others who use our service. - Work within OFSTED and company standards and guidelines. - Undertake all duties in accordance with all P3 policies and work towards their continuing development and implementation. All job descriptions are subject to periodic review. This job description covers the range of duties required. It is Springout House’s policy to, wherever possible, reach an agreement on changes. However, if this is not possible, Springout House reserves the right to change the job description in line with the needs of the organisation. We will conduct pre-employment checks No criminal record is a must It is essential that you are committed to keeping Young People safe and have excellent knowledge of safeguarding young people. DEADLINE: 1st June 2025, if successful expect to hear from us by 2nd June 2025 Thank you!