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Lighthouse Salary - £31.200 per annum Full-time - 37.5 hours per week On-site - Monday to Friday, 9-5 Lighthouse has an opportunity for a Case Manager to join the team. Lighthouse is a specialist residential and rehabilitation service for individuals with complex mental health needs. Lighthouse is a specialist residential and rehabilitation service for individuals with complex mental health needs. Conveniently located just outside Stroud town centre in Gloucestershire, Lighthouse benefits from local bus connections and access to nearby rail services in Stroud, with good road links via surrounding routes. Join our team as a Case Manager, where you will play a key role in ensuring young people receive safe, person-centred and therapeutic care tailored to their individual needs. Working closely with the Lighthouse team, families and external professionals, you will coordinate care planning, provide ongoing support and help drive positive outcomes for the young people in our care. As part of the role, you will; • Develop, coordinate and regularly review individual care plans, risk assessments and support plans, ensuring records are accurate and up to date., • Hold weekly one-to-one care management sessions with young people, monitoring their progress and supporting their individual goals., • Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, families, local authorities and NHS professionals to ensure coordinated and consistent care., • Lead and coordinate professional meetings, reviews and statutory processes, ensuring actions and outcomes are followed through., • Support the Registered Manager with care planning, therapeutic interventions and the day-to-day delivery of high-quality care. You can find additional information in the attached job description. Essential for the role Previous experience working within children's residential care, mental health services or a similar therapeutic environment, supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural or mental health needs. Experience contributing to care plans, risk assessments, key-work sessions and direct work with young people is essential. The following experience would be beneficial A relevant Level 4 qualification in Children and Young People's Residential Care, or a related qualification in psychology, mental health, social care or therapeutic practice, is desirable. We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. • Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave, • Enhanced maternity pay, • Contributory pension scheme, • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme), • Access to development opportunities, • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, • Leadership & management development, • Long service award, • Refer a friend bonuses Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer _. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement _. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Location: Ash Vale \n Pay: £14.25 – £16.83 per hour \n Are you passionate about supporting young children and helping them thrive? Worldwide Education Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants/Practitioner to join our team and support a variety of welcoming nursery settings across Ash Vale. \n Whether you're an experienced Nursery Assistants/Practitioner have worked in childcare, o... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

What skills and experience we're looking for Are you passionate about working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences beyond the school day? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and organised After School Club Leader to join our friendly school team. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead our popular wraparound provision, providing a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children can relax, play, learn and thrive. You will plan and deliver a range of creative activities, build positive relationships with children and families, and ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and wellbeing. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative, to provide general afterschool support to a maximum of 15 children in any one session. We will expect you to be a good role model for our children and work as part of a supportive team. The duties include caring for the children, providing snack time, planning general activities during the session and ensuring that the children are safely collected by their parent. The successful candidate will be warm, reliable and committed to helping every child feel valued and included. Experience of working with primary-aged children is desirable, along with strong communication skills. At our school, you will become part of a supportive and dedicated staff team where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who is: • Passionate about working with children, • Friendly, approachable and nurturing, • Organised and able to work independently, • Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, • Able to create exciting and engaging play opportunities, • A positive team player with excellent communication skills What the school offers its staff Coaley CofE Primary Academy is part of a wider family of schools. Coaley CofE Primary Academy is part of a wider family of schools. Originally established in 2012 as one of the first Diocesan Multi-Academy Trusts, The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust is now recognised as a successful and growing Trust. There are currently 25 primary schools within the Trust family, including 23 church schools and two community schools. If you would like an informal conversation about the role or would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on or . Closing date for applications is Wednesday 11 November at midday. The post is offered as a salary of Grade 4 on a permanent basis. This is a part-time role for 7.33 contracted hours per week, working from 3.15- 4.30 Monday-Friday. Depending on bookings for wraparound provision, you may be required to work 4.30- 5.30 on some days, and these additional hours will be claimed on a monthly basis. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company: Company: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Electrical Technical Trainer (Apprenticeships) Reference: REQ001484 FTE Salary up to £31,815.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience) Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. • Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives, • Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions., • Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays-25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent)., • Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College., • Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees., • Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices, • Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union, • Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities, • Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School), • Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources, • Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit We have an exciting role of Electrical Technical Trainer within our Construction Apprenticeships team! • Provide technical workshop support during practical teaching sessions in collaboration with Lecturers/Assessors and Team Leaders, • Supervise and teach small groups of students, supporting skills development and progression, • Support the practical assessment of apprentices and preparation for end-point assessment, • Plan and facilitate workshop-based learning and assessment readiness activities, • Maintain workshop readiness, including preparation of tools, materials, and equipment, • Monitor and track learner progress, maintaining accurate records and supporting reviews with employers, • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Training Officers, Learning Support, Functional Skills) to deliver a holistic apprenticeship programme, • Ensure high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance within workshop environments, • Monitor and manage tool and material usage, supporting ordering and stock control, • Carry out routine safety checks and report risks or issues appropriately, • Recent industry experience in electrical installation, including inspection, testing, and 18th Edition Regulations, • Experience supporting or delivering practical training in an educational or apprentice-based setting, • Strong understanding of workshop health & safety practices and compliance requirements, • Ability to support assessment processes and learner progression effectively, • Good organisational skills, including planning, record-keeping, and resource management, • Effective communication and teamwork skills when working with staff, learners, and employers, • Willingness to undertake further professional development, • Commitment to supporting high-quality training aligned to industry standards Please apply online by: Monday 7th November 2026 Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed If you have any queries please contact SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance. South Gloucestershire and Stroud College #J-18808-Ljbffr

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job reference REQ0338 Date posted 29/10/2026 Apply by 29/11/2026 Location Ebley Mill - Stroud Salary £60,794 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Permanent Job category/type Housing Advice Attachments Housing Solutions Strategic Lead JD.pdf Housing Solutions Strategic Lead PS.pdf SDC V&B application & interview guidance 2023.pdf • Excellent pension scheme, • Flexi Working Scheme, • Hybrid working approach, • Employee Wellbeing Offer We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to join our Housing team at Stroud District Council and play a pivotal role in shaping services that positively impact the lives of residents across the district. As Housing Solutions Strategic Lead, you will provide leadership for housing advice, homelessness prevention, rough sleeping services, temporary accommodation, housing allocations and refugee resettlement. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to influence policy, drive innovation and ensure some of our most vulnerable residents receive effective support when they need it most. Reporting to the Strategic Head of Housing, you will lead a diverse portfolio of statutory and strategic housing services, ensuring they are customer-focused, legally compliant and deliver excellent outcomes for residents. Key responsibilities include: • Providing strategic leadership across Housing Solutions services., • Leading the development and delivery of the Council's Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy., • Ensuring compliance with housing and homelessness legislation and statutory duties., • Driving service transformation, innovation and continuous improvement., • Leading the Council's strategic response to homelessness and rough sleeping., • Managing significant budgets, grant funding programmes and commissioned services., • Building strong partnerships with housing providers, health services, voluntary organisations, government bodies and neighbouring authorities., • Providing expert advice to senior leaders and elected members on housing matters., • Leading and developing high-performing teams whilst promoting a positive, accountable and customer-focused culture. We are seeking a confident and inspiring leader with substantial experience in housing, homelessness and related services within a local authority or comparable setting. You will be a values-driven leader who sets the standard through their actions, nurturing a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. You will champion the Council's values and behaviours, ensuring they are reflected in how services are delivered, how partnerships are developed and how teams are supported to achieve their best. You will inspire trust, demonstrate integrity and accountability, and help foster an environment where residents remain at the heart of everything we do. You will bring: • Extensive knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law and statutory housing duties., • Significant leadership experience, including managing teams and delivering organisational change., • Experience of strategic planning, performance management and service improvement., • Strong financial management and commissioning experience., • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills., • Experience of partnership working across multiple agencies and sectors., • Knowledge of safeguarding, domestic abuse legislation and support for vulnerable households., • A track record of delivering innovative solutions and improving outcomes for residents. This is an exciting opportunity to influence housing outcomes across the district and lead services that make a genuine difference to people's lives. You will work with dedicated colleagues and partners to tackle homelessness, improve access to accommodation and develop innovative solutions to some of the sector's biggest challenges. For questions about the role, please contact Andy Kefford, It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring. We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all. Please be advised that the Council is unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place.It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District - The Natural Place #J-18808-Ljbffr

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Family Help Team Leader (SW) to oversee operational delivery within the Family Help Service in Gloucestershire. You will supervise staff, ensure timely, evidence-informed interventions, and coordinate resources across teams to support vulnerable children and families. The role requires a degree-level qualification, strong leadership, and extensive experience in safeguarding. Hybrid working and a supportive environment are provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr

SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant A fantastic Special Needs School in Stroud are currently seeking an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team long-term, starting immediately. They offer schooling for children between 5 and 18 years with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and behaviour challenges. The school specialises in not only providing integrated education, but also therapeutic support for every child with a significant focus on wellbeing. Role: SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant Location: Gloucester Rate: £94 to £100 per day Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm As an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will be help to provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, and help to monitor their academic achievements, as well as their emotional wellbeing. You will help to increase their interpersonal and social skills, ensuring when they leave school, they will succeed. You will also help encourage pupils to make positive decisions, and help them cope with any challenges they face. The school works in partnership with external professionals including educational and occupational psychologists, counsellors and speech and language therapists. You will have the opportunity to work alongside them and shadow their work, providing you with the experience needed to train as a Therapist or Psychologist in the future. You will also gain experience and further your knowledge of neurodiversity, mental health difficulties and the challenges young people face. Do you think you'd be a good fit for this role? If so, apply today! Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Men's Engagement Lead Location: Hybrid (Home or office based, with some required travel to Stroud, Gloucestershire) Salary: FTE £26,500 to £29,000 (£14.56 to £15.93 per hour) Role Status: 21 hours per week Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026 We are looking for a Men's Engagement Lead to help shape meaningful, inclusive support and engagement opportunities for men affected by meningitis. About the job As a centre of expertise in meningitis aftercare and support, Meningitis Now delivers specialist, impactful services across the UK through its established Community Support Team. Building on this strong foundation, this new role will develop tailored, inclusive support for men affected by meningitis. Shaped by men's lived experience, this new role will create new ways for men to connect, remove barriers to support, and embed best practice in engagement with men across the charity. The role will: • Co-design and lead evidence-informed support with men who have lived experience of meningitis, creating meaningful opportunities for connection through peer support, events, online groups and tailored resources, • Provide compassionate one-to-one emotional and practical support, manage an active caseload and develop support plans that reflect each individual's needs, • Help men access Meningitis Now's wider services and trusted specialist organisations, and advocate for greater understanding of the lasting effects of meningitis in settings such as education and employment, • Build relationships with men's groups, mental health services, professionals and community partners to raise awareness, encourage referrals and connect men with additional support, • Champion authentic representation and best practice in male engagement across the charity, using learning, feedback and impact measures to improve services and increase male participation, • Work collaboratively across the charity, maintain accurate and confidential records, and follow safeguarding and organisational procedures The role would suit someone who brings: • Experience of providing support in a community, health, social care, education, voluntary-sector or similar setting, particularly with people affected by illness, bereavement, trauma, grief or disability, • An understanding of how men may experience and access support, and the ability to adapt services to individual needs, • Strong listening, empathy, communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with individuals, families, professionals and partner organisations, • Good organisation, digital and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage priorities, work independently and contribute positively to a team, • A sound understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and safe working practice, together with a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, • Flexibility to travel and occasionally work evenings or weekends, with reasonable notice. A full driving licence is required What we're looking for Essential skills and experience • Demonstrable experience of how men may experience and access support in relation to bereavement, trauma, grief, disability and medical trauma, and how support may need to be adapted to meet individual needs, • Strong listening, empathy and communication skills, with the ability to respond sensitively and effectively to a diverse range of individuals, families, professionals and organisations, • Confident IT and digital skills, including Microsoft Office, CRM or case management systems, social media and digital platforms used to deliver or administer support, • Strong relationship management and service delivery experience, with the ability to build trust, work diplomatically and maintain confidentiality, • Ability to self-motivate and work on own initiative with strong understanding of safe working practices, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Excellent organisation, administrative and prioritising skills, with the ability to work to multiple deadlines, • Robust understanding of safeguarding practice when working with adults and children at risk Desirable Selection Criteria • A relevant qualification at level 3, or equivalent experience gained through paid or voluntary work, • Experience in the charity sector, community or project development, • Experience of public speaking, • Experience of CRM systems, • Experience of moderating online peer-support forums, • Awareness of the issues facing people affected by meningitis We particularly welcome applications from men, who are currently underrepresented among the users of our services. We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of the barriers men may face in seeking support and an ability to build engagement with men affected by meningitis. Ready to Apply Please apply by completing the application form on our HR system - you will be redirected on clicking apply. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or covering letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 30 November Interviews: Tuesday 8 December and Thursday 10 December *Note: Meningitis Now reserve the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. JBRP1_UKTJ

Learning Support Assistant - Stroud Mainstream Primary School | ASAP Start | £90-£105 per day Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and reach their full potential? Are you looking to gain valuable experience in a primary school where you can make a real difference every day? Academ

Job Description\ N ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 29th of November 2026, 11:55pm.\ N \n Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.\ N \n INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.\ N Permanent Post.\ N \n Location: Stonehouse Primary School.Hours: 14.8 hours per week, term time, 39 weeks per year.Work Pattern: Monday and Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pmHourly Rate: £20.66 - £21.25 per hour.\ N When completing your application, please ensure that you tell us about the following:\ N \n Please describe how you have worked to actively raise standards within an early years setting to deliver improvements and how have you involved others in the development of solutions and improvements\ N Please describe what management actions or approaches you recommend to resolve a performance issue within a team?\ N \n Please describe how you would support a child with distressed behaviours. What strategies would you use? \ N Please describe your knowledge of the early years curriculum and how you would support a team with planning for young children. \ N \n \n Education Resources are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment. We are looking to recruit a Team Leader to join our existing Early Years Teams.\ N You will work as an enthusiastic, effective member of an early years team supporting, leading and motivating staff to nurture children and create stimulating learning opportunities that deliver a high quality child centred early years provision which meets the needs of our youngest children and their families.\ N You will be an innovative educator who will work in partnership with others to lead and develop the service.\ N In addition, you will have significant experience of working within an early years environment and will be committed to on going professional development holding an:\ N \n \n SVQ3 level3 Childcare & Education, OR\ N \n SVQ Level 3 Children's Care in Education and Learning, OR\ N \n HNC Childcare in Education, OR\ N \n NNEB\n \ N You will also be required to meet the registration requirements of a Practitioner with SSSC and be currently registered.\ N View the Early Years Team Leader job profile.\ N If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.\ N Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address\ N Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.\ N Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.\ N Applications to this post are particularly encouraged from male applicants\ N Legislative Information\ N This post is excepted interms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.\ N This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults.\ N Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.\ N Please refer to http://www.Disclosurescotland.Co.Uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.\ N Overseas Criminal Records Check\ N An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.\ N Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.\ N Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement\ N The Council is committedto fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.\ N As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.\ N As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile\ N As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:\ N \n Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme\ N To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.\ N Occupational sick pay\ N Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.\ N Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.\ N Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)\ N \n

Senior / Associate Family Solicitor Location: Gloucester or Stroud We're looking for an experienced Family Solicitor (4+ years PQE) to join a respected and expanding legal practice with a long-standing reputation in Gloucestershire. This is a key position within the Family team, offering a mix of interesting work, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to the department's continued growth. The Role You'll manage a varied caseload of private family matters including: • Divorce and separation, • Financial settlements, • Private law children matters, • Cohabitation issues and disputes What We're Looking For: • A qualified solicitor with at least 4-5 years' solid experience in family law, • Confident managing your own caseload and undertaking your own advocacy, • Comfortable advising on finances, children, and relationship breakdowns, • Resolution membership (or working toward it) is desirable, • A clear communicator with strong organisational skills What's On Offer: • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements, • Competitive salary, reflective of experience and contribution, • Strong focus on training and career development, • Free on-site parking, • A collaborative, supportive culture Benefits Include: • 24 days' holiday + bank holidays, • Life assurance, • Corporate healthcare plan, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Staff bonus and incentive schemes, • Eyecare and health-related benefits, • Various staff discounts and savings initiatives This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their family law career, within a progressive firm that values both professional growth and work-life balance. For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott. (t) (m) (e) At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Location:Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £49,817 - £53,051 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 17/11/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14914 This post is open to job share We are currently recruiting for a Family Help Team Leaders to join our dedicated Family Help Service in Stroud on a 12 month FTC. For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £49,817- £53,051 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part‑time staff), • £3,600 welcome payment*, • £2,000 retention payment*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part‑time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in‑house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award‑winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. Our Family Help Teams bring together professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated and effective support to children and their families. Working collaboratively with Family Help Team Managers, other Family Help Leaders, Family Hubs, partner agencies and Intensive Intervention Teams, the service aims to ensure that children and families receive the right support at the right time. As part of the multidisciplinary management team, you will help create a consistent, supportive and evidence‑informed approach across the service. You will build effective relationships with internal and external partners and promote an integrated approach to working with children, young people and their families. As a Family Help Team Leader, you will provide operational oversight and quality assurance of Family Help practice within an area‑based team. You will support workers to deliver high‑quality, timely and evidence‑informed interventions that reflect Gloucestershire’s practice model. You will directly supervise colleagues delivering support under the Targeted Early Help and Child in Need frameworks. This will include providing high‑quality caseload and reflective supervision, maintaining oversight of assessment and intervention work, supporting effective resource allocation and ensuring that practice complies with legislation, statutory guidance and GCC policies. You will also: • support the operational delivery of the Family Help Team;, • develop and motivate multidisciplinary staff;, • promote consistent, high‑quality Family Help practice;, • contribute to service objectives, standards and improvement activity;, • build effective multi‑agency partnerships;, • make evidence‑based decisions concerning requests for support and resource allocation;, • use team‑level information to help services respond to local need; and, • contribute to recruitment, employee development and effective management of resources. You will have extensive experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and their families within a health, education, early years or social care environment. You will be confident providing high‑quality case supervision, managing and assuring the quality of casework, chairing complex meetings and working effectively across organisational and professional boundaries. You will bring: • a degree‑level qualification in a recognised, relevant field;, • strong knowledge of legislation relating to children, young people and families;, • experience of managing risk and vulnerability;, • excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and influencing skills;, • the ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues and partner organisations;, • experience of managing competing priorities in a changing environment;, • a commitment to equality, diversity and evidence‑informed practice; and, • a commitment to your own development and the professional development of your team. You will also need to be able to travel throughout Gloucestershire. The role may occasionally require working outside normal office hours, including providing management cover for out‑of‑hours services. As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children’s), • To have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Coaley CofE Primary Academy in Gloucestershire is seeking a caring, enthusiastic After School Club Leader to run wraparound provision for up to 15 children. You will plan and deliver a range of creative activities, build positive relationships with children and families, and ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and wellbeing. The successful candidate will plan general activities, provide snacks, and supervise safe collection by parents. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Previous experience working with children, youth work, care, or support roles is beneficial but not essential for this opportunity. Many of the young people you will support may experience social, emotional, and mental health challenges alongside learning difficulties. Some students may have autism,

Are you passionate about supporting young children and helping them thrive? Worldwide Education Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants/Practitioner to join our team and support a variety of welcoming nursery settings across Ash Vale. Whether xohmjla you're an experienc

Are you passionate about supporting young children and helping them thrive? Worldwide Education Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants/Practitioner to join our team and support a variety of welcoming nursery settings across Ash Vale. Whether xohmjla you're an experienc

Seeking a Special Needs and Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a school in Stroud, supporting children aged 5-18 with complex educational needs and behavioral challenges.

Children Law Solicitor/Legal Executive – Lincoln | Highly Respected Regional Firm. If you work in Children Law, you’ll know that the right environment makes all the difference — not just in your development, but in the outcomes, you achieve for clients. A highly respected regional firm is look

Children with Disabilities Social Worker £39. Join a Children with Disabilities Team for a Local Authority based in Merseyside. The Social Worker will carry out assessments to identify the needs of the of children with disabilities and determining the appropriate support, services and interventions

BLUE HUE CONSULTING LTD is seeking an experienced Responsible Individual to provide oversight for a children's residential home in North Yorkshire. You will establish policies, manage budgets and resources, liaise with external agencies, and drive continuous service improvements while maintaining hi

Esland is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager for its Huddersfield solo service, caring for 6 to 18-year-olds with complex needs.

Gloucestershire County Council’s children and families legal section is seeking a Senior Lawyer Advocate to manage a complex public children law caseload in Gloucester.

A luxury childrenswear brand in the UK is seeking a Senior Designer to oversee the design process from concept to production.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Children's Community Nurse to join the team on a fixed term 12-month basis. The post involves delivering care to children and young people in the home and community settings, with a focus on safe discharge and family empowerment.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and families.

If successful you will support the Safeguarding Children & Young People Associate Director, the Named Nurse and Named Midwife for Safeguarding Children to fulfil MSEFT responsibilities as set out in the Working Together to Safeguard Children document. So, if you are looking for a part time 3 day wee

Save the Children UK is seeking a Marketing Technology Transformation Lead to steer the critical transition from Adobe Campaign Manager to Dotdigital and embed a new customer engagement capability across the charity.

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care. We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of specialist residential care for children and young people. Previous experience managing a children’s residential home rated Good or Outstanding.

The Lighthouse in Stroud, part of Priory, is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist 5-bed residential home for young females aged 13–18 with mental health needs.Full-time, site-based role at 37.You will drive day-to-day operations, ensure Ofsted compliance, oversee care pla

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Named Nurse Safeguarding Children to lead safeguarding across clinical and corporate services.

Gloucestershire County Council seeks a Registered Manager to lead a children’s home in Gloucester, focusing on safety, stability and positive outcomes for looked after children. You will manage a team, ensure high standards of care, and work within the wider Children’s Residential Service to pro

Gloucestershire County Council’s Children’s Residential Service is seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead a home for younger children requiring intensive support, ensuring safety, stable relationships and timely permanence. The role offers collaborative leadership, professional develo

They seek a Senior Associate with 4-5+ years PQE to handle diverse matters from divorce to wealth protection and children’s issues.

The Thomas Coram Foundation for Children (Coram) in Shropshire is seeking a Data Protection Manager to lead our data protection programme and ensure GDPR compliance across the Coram group of 14+ specialist children's organisations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to safeguarding and p

Knowledge of Children's Services provider markets, potentially including children's social care, SEND, specialist placements, social worker supply, early intervention and third-sector services. An understanding of the links between Children's Services, Adults and Public Health commissioning and proc

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join the SEL and SWL Joint Safeguarding Team as a Named GP for Safeguarding Adults, Children and Young People in Bexley. Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, national guidance, statutory responsibilit

Save the Children International is seeking a Senior Advisor, Maternal and Newborn Health to guide global MNH programming from the Survive Breakthrough team.

Prioritise new and unmet health needs for children in care make appropriate referrals and liaise with identified professionals to ensure the health care for all children in care is timely with minimal disruption. Nurse for Children with Disabilities. Support and empower children and young people to

We are looking for a Manager to open our new Children's Home in Gloucester, a beautiful new development to become home to four young people who are making sense of adverse childhood experiences. All of the Greenfields team work together to create an environment where children grow and thrive in reac

In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and standards for children's services. Substantial experience managing children’s residential homes, including experience as a Responsible Individual. In-depth knowledge of Ofsted requirements, the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, and s

Additional Resources in Oxfordshire is seeking a Dual Registered Manager to lead two specialist children's homes and drive therapeutic, safeguarding-focused care for young people.

Barnsley Council is recruiting for a Deputy Residential Home Manager to support the Registered Manager with day-to-day leadership of the children's home. You will supervise residential staff, ensure high standards of care and safeguarding, and work with social care partners to secure the best outcom

You will oversee Support and Protect Services, the Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH) and Emergency Duty Team, ensuring that children and families receive timely, effective and proportionate responses to safeguarding concerns. Are you an experienced and inspirational children's services leader ready

Supply Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Team Manager to lead a Children’s Social Care team within Cambridgeshire County Council’s Families First service. You will drive safeguarding, risk management and complex case work while delivering high-quality services to children and families.

A leading family law firm in Staffordshire is seeking a Care Solicitor to join their Children Law department. Candidates will deliver efficient services while ensuring compliance with children's legislation.

Lead the day-to-day operations of the children's community nursing team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, sickness and disciplinary processes. Assess, plan and deliver holistic, evidence-based care with children, families and multi-agency teams, communicating clearly at all levels. Pro

You’ll support fellow managers, ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and balance strategic oversight with day‑to‑day operations to deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people in our care.

Experienced Registered Manager within children's residential care. Strong understanding of Ofsted and Children's Home Regulations. If you're looking for a role where your experience is valued, your voice is heard and your leadership genuinely shapes the future of a growing children's care provider,