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Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches — and earn a master’s degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your master’s degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. Who we’re looking for You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.

Footsteps Stafford Nursery & Pre-School \n\n Permanent | Monday – Friday I up to 40 hours per week - £13.01 p/h \n\n Salary per annum: £27,060.80 \n\n We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions \n\n Footsteps Stafford Nursery & Pre-School is based in a large period property with an impressive outdoor garden, our nursery features an on-site forest school including an outside classroom. This friendly and homely nursery provides quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years. Our staff provide both a stimulating environment, as well as excellent opportunities, for children to learn through a mix of adult led and child-initiated activities. \n\n Responsibilities but not limited to: \n\n • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays \n\t, • Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s\n\t, • Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available \n\t, • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth\n\t, • Childcare\n\t, • Company pension\n\t, • Employee mentoring programme\n\t #INDR4

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our childrens residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance and outcomes for young people. Requirements: Management experience within young peoples residential services RMA / NVQ 4 in Leadership & Management / ILM Level 5 (or willingness to commence within 3 months) Excellent working knowledge of Childrens Homes National Minimum Standards & The Childrens Act 2010 Ability to cope with emotionally challenging situations and remain calm under pressure What we offer: Competitive salary + performance-related bonus Supportive and progressive organisation with clear career pathways Ongoing training and professional development If you are a strong, compassionate leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, wed love to hear from you. SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants. TPBN1_UKTJ

This role will contact consenting perpetrators of domestic abuse to assess their level of risk and motivation for behaviour change, facilitate group-based programmes (both online and in person), and deliver 1-2-1 support and tailored interventions. The post holder will work with a team of adult and children and young people practitioners, managed by a Senior Behaviour Change Caseworker. The role will include out of hours and weekend working, estimated at two evenings per week, or as dictated by the business needs of the service. What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role: This role is based in Stafford but will work flexibly across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The service will be delivered as per service user requirements and will involve some early evening and possible weekend delivery, potentially on a rota basis. As a Behaviour Change caseworker you will be: Working with adult perpetrators of domestic abuse Delivering interventions in person, individually or as part of a group Assessing risk and needs at all times; ensuring the safe delivery of service Working alongside the integrated victim service to co-ordinate delivery of services You will need: A genuine belief in behaviour change Personal resilience and good communication and interpersonal skills A good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victims and families Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible. TPBN1_UKTJ