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FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker - Part-time (30 hours) Salary: Up to £33,003 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid - Office Based in Belfast. Travelling Across Northern Ireland Will Be Required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care., • Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people., • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures., • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards., • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined., • Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation., • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care., • Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community., • Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis, • A Social Work qualification, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent, • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing, • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away), • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Belfast, NIR-BT8 8EG

Abbey Sure Start Title: Head of Services Job Description Location: Newtownabbey Contract: Full Time Permanent Role Purpose Operational responsibility and accountability for delivering quality, planned and effective Sure Start services across multiple designated Sure Start sites and/or areas across Newtownabbey. Through this brief to work collaboratively with the Sure Start Management Committee including the Chair, staff, partner organisations, other service providers, parents and children to provide services in accordance with guidelines and directions issued by the Department of Education, relevant Area Childcare Partnership, Sure Start Management Committee and Sense Lead and accountable body guidance. Key accountabilities Operational lead responsibility for managing all resources necessary to directly manage and direct the management of a multidisciplinary, interagency staff team providing an integrated service for a diverse range of families and children aged antenatal to 4 years and under. Lead by example with the provision of day-to-day management for all relevant staff and ensure that these standards are equally applied by line reports to their teams utilising Abbey Sure Start policies and procedures. Review, develop and implement plans across the services that are the responsibility of the post, including production of three yearly plans and annual business plans, ensuring that these plans are consistent with Abbey Sure Start policies, procedures and strategic aims. Manage relationships and participation of partner organisations providing services within the Sure Start programme, using various channels of communication within Abbey Sure Start, partner agencies and other external agencies. Ensure the provision of a co-ordinated comprehensive needs assessment so that the Sure Start Programme can appropriately support all local families within the designated area. Overall responsibility for leading and concluding outcomes of an evaluation of the services work. Create a culture of actively promote evaluation, audit and research within the services managed. Ensure that robust data collection and monitoring systems are in place and manage an effective implementation plan to ensure that all partners are able to fulfil the monitoring requirements. Manage a delegated budget, ensuring financial targets are met and to identify service re-profiling or financial change in accordance with agreed procedures. Chair service planning meetings and undertake home or site visits, conference meetings etc and to attend meetings with external agencies, commissioning bodies, representing Abbey Sure Start, demonstrating professionalism and our core values, in terms of approach, advice and positioning. Ensure both personal application of Abbey Sure Start and professional practice standards and to develop this approach to the team, especially to ensure that the management team to equally apply these standards to their line reports, with a focus on evidence based outcomes. 11.Responsible for ensuring that effective and safe case management processes are in place and applied utilising Abbey Sure Start policies and procedures and the involvement of a senior or specialist support. 12.Responsible for ensuring that management information from case managed or supported sources are collected in the appropriate database, to seek to extract information and to produce timely and qualitative reports including commenting on any significant or relevant matters for the SPPG, Chair and Board of Directors. To do this, you will have: Desirable Criteria Qualifications and training Degree or equivalent level qualification in the fields of social work, child health, education related to early years, family support work. Registration with relevant professional body Skills, knowledge and experience Ability to manage varied workload demands and to set deadlines. Ability to demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral, at a Variety of levels, and in a variety of informal and formal settings including service users and partner agencies. Analytical skills, including the ability to interpret information (including statistical information) from a wide variety of sources and to use this information in planning, monitoring, evaluating and developing services. Experience and track record (at least 2 years) in developing/managing services for young children in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Experience of working successfully within a multi-agency setting. Experience of managing staff. Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance relating to children, early years services and safeguarding. Knowledge of child development and behaviour Knowledge of child neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse Familiarity with direct work techniques and family support and early years Issue and practices. Knowledge of current local government strategies, programmes and initiatives impacting on communities and individuals affected by social exclusion, particularly disadvantaged children and their families. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: A degree in Social Work, Health Related Subjects, Education, Early Years, Community Development or another relevant Discipline OrA degree plus a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline A minimum of 2 years experience in a management role Proven ability of planning and leading initiatives effectively Experience of working in partnership across a range of partners An understanding of Staff / Human Resources Issues / Policies Knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of Sure Start Good organisational skills Good oral and written communication skills Strong level of IT Skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office packages Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Ability to lead a team Access to a form of transport which will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full. Skills: Management Development Staff Management Teamwork Budget Management Early Years Degree Benefits: Pension Fund Parking Paid Holidays Mobile Phone Laptop Fuel Allowance

Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Northern Ireland) £41,278 pa plus excellent benefits Home-based with regular meetings in Belfast 35 hours per week, full-time Fixed-term, 12 months The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an experienced and influential Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead our work in Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to shape policy, influence decision-makers, and ensure the voices of paediatricians and child health professionals are heard at the highest levels. Reporting to the Associate Director of Policy and External Affairs / Head of Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations), you will lead the Colleges policy and public affairs activity in Northern Ireland. You will develop and communicate policy positions that reflect the national context, engage senior stakeholders across government and the health sector, and maximise the Colleges influence to improve child health outcomes. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK to ensure our four-nation advocacy is aligned, while remaining responsive to the specific needs of our members in Northern Ireland. You will also line manage a Policy and Public Affairs Officer, supporting their development and overseeing external-facing outputs. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development of policy positions and public affairs outputs specific to Northern Ireland Engaging with Ministers, MLAs, government officials, statutory services, and third sector stakeholders to influence policy and practice Producing and overseeing consultation responses and policy briefings Acting as a source of expertise on the Northern Ireland political and health landscape Supporting College Officers with high-level stakeholder engagement through briefings and policy advice Drafting media content including quotes, press releases and opinion pieces in collaboration with communications colleagues Managing the Colleges presence at the Northern Ireland Assembly and party conferences Line managing and developing the Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Northern Ireland) Essential skills and experience include: A primary degree and/or extensive relevant experience in policy and public affairs or a related field Proven experience of developing and delivering a measurable and successful public affairs strategy Experience of preparing high-quality briefings for political stakeholders and senior leaders Strong understanding of the political and health policy landscape in Northern Ireland Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively Demonstrable stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior level Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider UK team The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. To apply please click in the apply button below. Closing date: 04 March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Residential Deputy Manager Safe Places for Children UK Safe Places for Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join our growing charity. We provide therapeutic residential care for some of the most vulnerable and traumatised young people across the UK. We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to support our 2-bedded EBD childrens home within Carryduff. This role involves working within a therapeutic residential setting with young people who may present complex trauma histories and challenging, pain-based behaviours. Our model of care focuses on maintaining a small, stable, and consistent team that supports positive outcomes through a safe, nurturing, and domestic home environment. Position Details Job Title: Residential Deputy Manager Salary: £39,763 per annum (base salary) plus opportunities for additional hours payments Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Registered Manager Location: Carryduff, Northern Ireland This role includes shift work and sleepover responsibilities within the residential home. We are seeking skilled, resilient, compassionate, and empathetic professionals who are passionate about creating meaningful change and improving outcomes for young people. Benefits of Working with Safe Places Clear career progression pathways towards Senior Deputy Manager or Registered Manager roles Structured induction programme including shadow shifts Flexible working arrangements with planned rotas supporting work-life balance Paid 3-week induction training covering: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Safeguarding Trauma and Attachment Medication Management Health & Safety Fire Safety Ongoing training and professional development Professional Development Plan following successful completion of probation Reflective supervision, coaching, and strong team support culture 24/7 on-call support, including TCI Post Crisis Response Triple-tier staff wellbeing support, including access to external counselling services Opportunity to be part of an evolving therapeutic residential care model 33 days annual leave Annual leave loading (10%) Work-life balance monitoring via hours bank system £250 anniversary bonus every six months following successful probation Working Hours and Shift Pattern 24 shift hours plus 1.5 sleepovers weekly (Hours Bank System) 14 non-contact hours allocated for Deputy Manager duties Minimum of three on-call responsibilities weekly Standard Shift Structure: 24-hour shift 16 hours active working time 8-hour paid sleepover Additional shifts and sleepovers are available with payment options. Why Join Safe Places for Children UK? Work within a small, consistent team focused on therapeutic care Provide high-quality care within homely environments supporting a maximum of two young people Help young people develop independence and positive coping strategies Support meaningful progress toward family reunification, further placements, or independent living Operate within a trauma-informed model recognising behaviour as communication Collaborate with external professionals including education, health, and social care services Access ongoing support through reflective supervision and crisis response systems Essential Criteria Minimum of 2 years experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant field At least 1 year of management, team lead, shift lead, or senior residential experience Full UK or Irish driving licence held for at least 1 year (maximum three penalty points) Ability to obtain enhanced safeguarding clearance (Enhanced DBS or Access NI) Willingness to register (or already registered) with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council where applicable Desirable Criteria Degree in a relevant subject Leadership and/or management qualification Minimum 2 years experience supporting traumatised children with complex behaviours Additional management or leadership experience Application Process Applicants should apply directly via our website: England and Northern Ireland Vacancies Safe Places for Children UK A full Job Description is available at: Waiting List Safe Places may maintain a waiting list for future Residential Deputy Manager opportunities. Applicants not successful at interview may be retained on file for up to six months and may be contacted regarding future roles. Skills: Residential social work children trauma

Position Title: Registered Manager Annual Salary: £49,311.08 per a year and opportunities for additional pay-out of extra hours worked. Employment Type: Full Time Position Reports To: General Manager and Responsible Individual Location:Carryduff, Northern Ireland Why Join Safe Places? At Safe Places, we invest in you as much as you invest in the young people we support. We believe exceptional care starts with empowered, skilled, and valued professionals and weve built our organisation around that belief. Grow your career with confidence We offer clear, structured career pathways, including progression into Senior Registered Manager roles, supported by mentoring, leadership development, and genuine opportunities to advance as our organisation continues to grow. Start strong with industry-leading induction Youll receive a fully paid, comprehensive three-week induction programme, designed to help you feel confident, capable, and supported from day one. This includes shadow shifts and specialist training in: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Safeguarding Medication Management Trauma and Attachment Health & Safety and Fire Safety And more Ongoing development that truly supports you Your growth doesnt stop after induction. Youll benefit from: A structured roles-and-responsibilities framework completed within your first six months Regular reflective supervision Ongoing coaching and tailored professional development plans Additional wellbeing and professional support when you need it A strong, values-driven team culture where your voice matters Your wellbeing matters Our Triple Tier Support System provides access to fully funded external counselling services, alongside internal wellbeing and professional support because caring for others starts with being cared for yourself. Make a real difference Youll work within an innovative, child-centred therapeutic model, delivering life-changing residential care to young people across the UK and helping shape brighter futures every day. Be part of something growing Join us at an exciting time as Safe Places continues to expand and work towards becoming one of the UKs leading therapeutic residential care providers. Your contribution will help shape our future. Rewarding benefits 33 days of paid annual leave Milestone Bonus (induction training, registration and 1 years service) 10% annual leave loading Our Approach to Care At Safe Places, we provide high-quality, child-centred care in small, nurturing homes, supporting no more than two young people at a time. This allows for meaningful relationships, individualised support, and consistent therapeutic care. You will play a vital role in supporting young people to build independence, understand their emotions and behaviours during difficult moments, and develop positive coping strategies. It is challenging work but deeply rewarding. Our aim is to help every young person make genuine progress, preparing them for successful transitions into family-based placements, reunification, group settings, or independent living. We recognise that behaviour is communication. Our practice focuses on responding, not reacting, with calmness, hope, care, respect, consistency, and understanding at the heart of everything we do. Collaboration is central to our model. You will work closely with professionals across health, therapy, education, and social care to support each young persons holistic development. You will also have opportunities to coach and develop team members within your home, helping to build confident, compassionate, and skilled teams. The Role: Registered Manager As Registered Manager, you will lead a high-performing childrens home where exceptional care, strong leadership, and regulatory excellence go hand in hand. This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced professional passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for young people while developing and inspiring others. Deliver outstanding care and compliance Lead the delivery of high-quality care in full accordance with the Minimum Childrens Home Standards (NI) and the Childrens Home Regulations (NI) 2005. Ensure full compliance with all organisational policies, procedures, statutory regulations, and best-practice standards. Uphold the highest safeguarding and child protection standards, promoting a transparent, open, and accountable culture. Drive quality, strategy, and continuous improvement Provide strategic leadership, identifying developments and improvements within the home. Complete Schedule 5 notifications and maintain effective communication with the relevant regulator. Champion quality assurance processes in partnership with the Quality and Systems Team, embedding best practice throughout the service. Achieve and sustain positive RQIA inspection outcomes, working collaboratively with inspectors to continually enhance standards. Inspire and develop your team Provide monthly formal supervision, ongoing informal support, and structured annual appraisals for all staff. Deliver coaching and mentoring, supporting Professional Development Plans and ongoing competency assessments. Create a culture where staff feel supported, motivated, accountable, and proud of the care they provide. Ensure safe and effective daily operations Manage all resources effectively, including staffing, to optimise service delivery. Identify and coordinate appropriate internal and external services to support best childcare practice and promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of young people and staff. Oversee day-to-day operational management of the home and participate in the on-call rota for a minimum of four days per week. Working Pattern & On-Call Commitment To support both effective leadership and consistent care delivery, this role offers a balanced structure combining protected management time with hands-on practice: 32 non-contact hours per week dedicated to Registered Manager duties, including leadership, compliance, quality assurance, and team development. 6 shift hours per week to maintain a strong presence within the home and support the team and young people directly. 0.5 sleepover per week, providing continuity of care and leadership when required. Flexibility is essential in residential care, and shift work (including sleepovers) will be required in line with the needs of the service. Any additional shift or sleepover hours are added to our Hours Bank system. You will also participate in the on-call rota for a minimum of four days per week, with any additional hours worked paid at enhanced rates. Leadership & Teamwork At Safe Places, strong leadership and positive teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. As Registered Manager, you will be a visible role model, championing our values and creating a culture where both young people and staff can thrive. You will: Demonstrate a consistent and genuine commitment to Safe Places values and ethos in all aspects of your work. Undertake responsibilities as directed by the General Manager, Area QSM, or Responsible Person, showing initiative, accountability, and professional ownership. Complete all required documentation and reporting to a high standard, including Shift Reports, Critical Information Reports, and other internal records. Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with colleagues and a wide range of multi-disciplinary professionals involved in each young persons care. Act as a positive ambassador for Safe Places, contributing to the organisations reputation, growth, and continuous improvement. Manage and resolve interpersonal challenges in line with organisational policies and procedures, actively engaging in supervision, meetings, and mandatory annual training. Model the qualities we value most enthusiasm, professionalism, responsiveness, unity, and supportiveness fostering strong team cohesion and helping young people progress towards their goals. Essential Criteria We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and resilient leader who can demonstrate: A minimum of 2 years experience supporting traumatised children and young people displaying challenging and pain-based behaviours within a residential setting. A recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree or Diploma) and a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience. At least 1 years experience supervising staff, including coaching, oversight, and facilitating team meetings. A full UK or Irish driving licence held for more than one year, with no more than three penalty points. The ability to obtain a positive Enhanced Access NI check. Willingness to register with (or already be registered with) the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) Part 1. Application Process All applications must be submitted via our website: England and Northern Ireland Vacancies Safe Places for Children UK A full copy of the Job Description can be downloaded on our website: England and Northern Ireland Vacancies Safe Places for Children UK Skills: residential Leadership Management Social Work

PM, Mon-Fri Start Date: ASAP ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Qualifications and experience QCF 2/3 in Childcare or equivalent A minimum of 12 months' experience in an Early Years setting, preferably with children aged 0-4 A valid driver's license and have access to a car ACCESS NI- ADVANCED CHECK IS ESSENTIAL Kn

Job Description The appointed person will work with the Programme Supervisor to deliver quality early years services that meet the needs of families, in the Abbey Sure Start area.The Developmental Programme Practitioner will support children in our developmental programme for 23-year-olds.The progra

We are seeking a Food Service Night Shift Manager to oversee the performance of 3 teams of Night Assemblers. The role is focused on ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, assembled, and dispatched on time while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Working Hours Sunday to Thursday: 22:00pm 06:30am Alternate Fridays: 22:00pm 06:30am Benefits Life assurance (4x base salary) Long-term disability allowance Discretionary annual bonus Private medical insurance (for employee, partner/spouse, and children up to age 23) Occupational sick pay (1 month full pay + 1 month half pay in any rolling year) Contributory occupational pension scheme (5% employer + 5% employee) Mobile phone Company uniform Essential Criteria Minimum 3 years management experience in a food production or warehousing environment. Proven ability to prioritise workloads (self and others). Able to work independently and on own initiative. Professional, responsible, and customer-focused. Flexible to work overtime when required. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of employee management in a similar environment. How to Apply: All YOU need to do is hit Apply Nowbelow once you do that, Ill be in touch, my name is GRAHAMso expect me to give you a quick & confidential call to discuss. Skills: Warehouse operations Supervisory management Warehouse Shift Management Warehouse Management Logistical Operations Operations and Logistics Warehouse Team Management

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A government education body in Northern Ireland seeks a Catering Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, manage catering staff, and ensure a high-quality food service for children and young people.

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Active Youth NI is community interest company on a mission to get more children and young people active for their physical, mental and social well-being.

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A community support organization in Belfast is seeking a passionate Specialist Support Worker to support Looked After Children aged 16 to 21 with complex needs.The role involves promoting independence, developing support plans, and providing advocacy on behalf of clients.Candidates must have a degre

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998).

To plan and support age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play to meet individual and group needs in conjunction with Co-ordinator Supervisor and team members. To provide high quality Play and Development facilities for children.

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Assistant Bursar Location: Holywood, Northern Ireland BT18 Contract: Full-time | Permanent | 36.25 hours/week (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm) Salary: £34,434 – £39,152 per annum About Sullivan Upper School Sullivan Upper School is a prestigious co-educational and interdenominational grammar school in Holywood, Northern Ireland, offering both Secondary and Preparatory education. Known for academic excellence, the school fosters a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven environment, where staff and pupils thrive. About the Role We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Assistant Bursar to support the Bursar in managing the school's financial operations. This is a senior, hands-on role with management responsibility to maintain robust financial controls and ensure audit-ready records. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment, and wants to contribute to the smooth running of a high-performing school. You will play a key role in promoting financial integrity across the school. Key Responsibilities Manage income streams , including school fees, Gift Aid, premises hire, and cashless systems Oversee accounts payable, expense claims, and credit card reconciliations Reconcile bank , control, and suspense accounts monthly Support payroll inputs, processes and year-end submissions Maintain VAT compliance and manage correct VAT accounting Oversee school meals systems and Free School Meals administration Prepare and input journals, maintain financial schedules, and ensure audit-ready records Champion strong internal controls, financial probity, and compliance About You The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in financial management , ideally in education or the public sector Strong knowledge of VAT, HMRC regulations, and internal financial controls Hands-on experience with payroll , accounts payable, accounts receivable, (including direct debit management) and reconciliations Excellent organisational, reporting, and Microsoft Excel skills Integrity, discretion, and commitment to safeguarding and GDPR A recognised accounting qualification Benefits Competitive salary and structured working hours Opportunity to work in a prestigious, high-performing school Supportive, professional, and collaborative team environment Safeguarding Sullivan Upper School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will undergo enhanced AccessNI clearance and pre-employment checks. The closing date for receipt of applications is: 12:00 noon on Monday 9th March 2026 Click to apply today. Additional relevant skills: Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, School Accountant, Financial Controller, Accounts Payable/Receivable. TPBN1_UKTJ

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker - Part-time (30 hours) Salary: Up to £33,003 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid - Office Based in Belfast. Travelling Across Northern Ireland Will Be Required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are preparing for upcoming opportunities in Belfast in 2026. This job description is provided for your awareness, and by applying you will be registering your interest to be considered as soon as roles become available. Thank you for registering your interest! Associate Technology Consultant Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech? Our Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact, if you don't have a degree, we definitely want to hear from you! Why choose CTA? We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Our commitment to you is you will be paid a competitive salary, above the National Living Wage from day one while you train, before going to work on our clients' projects using the skills you've gained. About the role It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of consulting. Our in-depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & remote). You'll learn a lot quite quickly - it will be fast-paced, but enjoyable and highly engaging. After the training period you'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with our clients on their projects. For this specific role you'll be working as part of a global consultancy's specialist team who are involved in the end-to-end design and implementation of solutions that the business and technology teams use to manage work, products and programmes. What does our Academy offer? * A route into the industry as a qualified Technology Consultant * A structured career path and ongoing progression opportunities within the first years of employment * Training in a range of technologies and tools vital to this role - Agile / Scrum, databases, reporting and data visualisation, Atlassian Product Suite (including Jira, Confluence, etc.), SDLC, project planning and road mapping and more * A role with one of our industry leading clients on one or more projects so you can explore where you want your career to go * Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including on the job training and ongoing support from our experienced trainers and consultants * Access to a range of certifications covering various roles and technologies - including AWS, Azure, Scrum and more About you * A passion for technology and a willingness to learn * A strong work ethic - you're up for the challenge and ready to work hard for it * Loves working in teams * Strong communication skills * Good organisational skills, both personally and as part of a team * You have a degree, but it doesn't have to be in CompSci or a STEM degree * You don't have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you've been doing some upskilling in technology recently What's in it for you? * Competitive salary - above the UK Living Wage as part of our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation * 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays * 5% matched employer pension contributions * Access to Mintago, our financial wellbeing partner - connect with a personal financial advisor for support with planning, mortgages, pension and more * Virtual GP and online prescriptions (partners and children can also access this) * Employee Assistance Programme - including 6 counselling sessions per life event with a BACP-accredited counsellor * Cycle to work scheme - purchase a bike through Bike2Work and spread the cost across 12 months * Retail discounts - save at 200+ UK brands, including supermarkets, cinemas and restaurants * and more What happens next? Apply Short video interview Technical aptitude test In-person interview Offer TPBN1_UKTJ

Working to a weekly rota we operate a key worker system, implement strict ratios, split our children into age-related children’s clubs and look for daily structure and in this role caring for children from 6 to 17 years. As a member of our childcare team you will ensure all children have a fun, sa

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Senior Project Manager - Children's Services Transformation. Children and Education Services transformation programme. This is a high-impact role supporting the delivery of service improvement, commissioning activity and transformation initiatives across Children's Social Care.

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To ensure that effective finance budgets, control, administration and records comply with North Lakes Children's Services expectations and procedures. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma

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