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Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you. Role: Team Leader Salary: £13.56 - £13.86 per hour Service: Black Bull Lane, PR2 3PX Shifts: Full time Nights - 9:30pm - 7:30am Your Benefits Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work, as well as being one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2025. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy: • Career Ladder: Our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression., • Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential., • Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary. Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. Access to Discountsfrom over 150 retailers. Through understanding the needs of the people you support, you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives. A career with meaning, you’ll also have a lot of fun, too – from helping with daily tasks to amazing trips that make dreams come true. • Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences., • Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions., • Lead the team to communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too. Black Bull Lane is a development situated in the heart of the local community of Fulwood, Preston. A specialist residential service for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, the home has been created for those who love their own personal space to customise and make a home, whilst benefitting from communal rooms and a communal garden for socialising and fun. Your Values You will already have experience in the social care sector (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant) but your values are most important to us. Values influence every interaction between our colleagues and the people we support. They are a promise that: • We will always act with kindness., • Stay committed to the people who rely on us., • Once you’ve applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role., • The next step will be an interview in the service, where you’ll meet the team and the people we support., • If successful, we’ll organise your Free DBS Check and references prior to confirming your start date. Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you. Role: Team Leader Salary: £13.56 - £13.86 per hour Service: Black Bull Lane, PR2 3PX Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week Your Benefits Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work, as well as being one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2025. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy: • Career Ladder: Our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression., • Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential., • Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary. Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. Access to Discountsfrom over 150 retailers. Through understanding the needs of the people you support, you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives. A career with meaning, you’ll also have a lot of fun, too – from helping with daily tasks to amazing trips that make dreams come true. • Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences., • Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions., • Lead the team to communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too. Black Bull Lane is a development situated in the heart of the local community of Fulwood, Preston. A specialist residential service for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, the home has been created for those who love their own personal space to customise and make a home, whilst benefitting from communal rooms and a communal garden for socialising and fun. Your Values You will already have experience in the social care sector (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant) but your values are most important to us. Values influence every interaction between our colleagues and the people we support. They are a promise that: • We will always act with kindness., • Stay committed to the people who rely on us., • Once you’ve applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role., • The next step will be an interview in the service, where you’ll meet the team and the people we support., • If successful, we’ll organise your Free DBS Check and references prior to confirming your start date. Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact on the lives of children and young people? Our client is expanding and preparing to open a brand-new residential home and they're looking for compassionate, dedicated staff to join them on this exciting journey. This is a rare opportunity to be part of setting up a new home from the ground up: shaping its ethos, culture and standards under an inspiring new leadership team. What They Offer • Comprehensive, fully funded training and professional qualifications, • A supportive team culture with ongoing mentoring and development, • Opportunities to learn from dedicated, highly skilled professionals As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a central role in helping children and young people develop essential life skills and reach their full potential. You’ll support them both within the home and, where appropriate, within the educational setting. Key responsibilities include: • Providing high-quality care that meets each young person’s physical, emotional, social and cultural needs, • Building safe, positive and nurturing relationships, • Supporting young people with communication, daily routines and personal development, • Acting as a key worker or co-worker, ensuring care plans are followed and updated, • Assisting with practical daily tasks (e.g., cooking, cleaning, maintaining a homely environment), • Supporting young people with education, extracurricular activities and community engagement, • Ensuring safeguarding, risk assessment and professional standards are upheld, • Keeping accurate records and contributing to planning meetings and reviews, • Working collaboratively with families, social workers, teachers and external professionals Knowledge: • Understanding of autism, learning disabilities or special educational needs, • Awareness of safeguarding and child/adult protection procedures, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • Ability to work reliably across varying shifts, including nights and weekends, • Strong literacy skills and ability to produce accurate written reports, • Ability to manage time, follow procedures and uphold high standards of care, • Experience supporting children/young people with autism is desirable If you’re passionate about helping children and young people thrive, and you want to be part of a supportive team creating something truly special, we’d love to hear from you. Please click 'apply' if you're interested

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join us as a Registered Manager in Oakenclough and make a lasting impact to young people as part of our specialist services in ROC Northwest. About Us ROC Northwest Ltd has been operating since 2005 and is an established residential care provider for children in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area of the North West of the UK. ROC (raising our children) provides loving, nurturing homes for children from the age of 8 up to 18 years old. We provide care and support for children with complex needs in traditional family- style homes in community settings. What We Offer • Highly competitive salary per annum DOE., • Welcome bonus £5,000 pending successful fit persons interview., • Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000. Additional Benefits: • Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including:, • Employee Assistance Service, • Wellbeing Programme, • Recommend a Friend scheme, • Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out This is a 5 bed OUTSTANDING Children’s Home where you will: • Develop Comprehensive Care Plans to ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs., • Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home to ensure your success. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people., • Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive., • Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan., • Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose., • Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns., • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people., • Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate., • Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard., • Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care., • Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years., • Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential., • Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post., • Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements., • Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership., • Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication., • Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour. • To be part of the CareTech family, the most exciting children's care team in the UK and to make a difference each day, every day for the young people we support., • To support all of our colleagues – care & support workers, educators, clinicians, therapists, fostering and support services are fully committed to CareTech’s goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our service users, children and young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter., • The opportunity to make a real, positive difference every day and to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do., • As one of Europe’s largest care & special needs education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and vulnerable groups and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team! Safeguarding Statement CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

Social Worker – Children & Young People Agency contactPreston | LancashirePay rate 29.43 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 37LTD inclusive of holiday payAchieving the Best Outcomes for Children and Young PeopleAre you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker committed to making a real difference? Join our team in Lancashire and help us ensure that every child and young person is safe, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.About the Role As a Social Worker in Preston, you will play a vital role in safeguarding children and young people, ensuring they are protected from harm and receive the right support at the right time. You will undertake high-quality social work assessments and deliver meaningful direct work with children and families to promote positive, lasting change.Key Responsibilities • Identify children in need, including those who may require protection, and take effective action to safeguard them., • Assess the needs of children and young people, determining appropriate levels of intervention and service provision, including tailored packages of family support., • Negotiate, coordinate, provide and/or commission services to meet identified needs., • Gather and analyse information for referrals to determine whether intervention is required within the continuum of need, ensuring appropriate recording with Children’s Social Care., • Ensure the voice, wishes, and lived experiences of children and young people are central to assessment and planning processes, with clear evidence of participation., • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, sharing responsibility for planned interventions and participating in statutory meetings, case reviews, and other professional forums., • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with organisational and service-specific administrative and financial procedures., • Engage in regular supervision, continuous professional development, and formal training in line with service requirements., • Be responsive and sensitive to the diverse needs of all groups within the community, promoting equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice. What We’re Looking For, • A qualified Social Worker with a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation., • Experience in assessment, planning, and delivering interventions for children and families., • Excellent communication and partnership-working skills., • A commitment to continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Why Join Us? Working in Lancashire means being part of a dedicated, forward-thinking service committed to continuously improving the lives of children and families. You will be supported through high-quality supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth — all while making a meaningful impact in your community.Please email your CV to .uk or call

You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world. Job Description Lead with Purpose. Make a Meaningful Impact. Grow with Lifeways Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to step up in your career? Lifeways is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Team Leader at Stonethwaite, a warm and lively supported living service in Bamber Bridge, Preston. You’ll work closely with our Service Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering personalised, life-enhancing support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries, and mental health needs. You're Not Just Anyone - fulfilling careers at Lifeways on Vimeo Your Role as a Leader Who Inspires • Lead and motivate Support Workers to deliver high-quality, consistent support, • Promote independence, wellbeing, and personalised outcomes, • Support individuals with daily living, appointments, hobbies, community engagement and meaningful activities, • Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with personalised support plans, • Conduct staff supervisions, interviews, coaching, and ongoing development Stonethwaite is a spacious four-bedroom detached house featuring: • Two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor, • A large communal lounge, • Spacious dining area with a pool table, • Modern kitchen and small utility area, • Wet-room bathroom on the ground floor and two additional bathrooms upstairs, • Hairdressers, pharmacy, GP surgery, Morrisons Daily, and an Esso garage with Subway — all within walking distance, • Nearby Asda, Starbucks, and a library and gym, • Bus stop two minutes away with routes to Preston, Chorley and Bolton The service currently supports three sociable individuals who enjoy: • Meals out and day trips, • Walks and exploring the local community, • Board games, movies, sports, documentaries, and comedy shows “Stonethwaite has a friendly atmosphere. There is always lots of laughter… It’s a busy house but a very happy one. We have a great staff team who go above and beyond.” — Manager, Stonethwaite What You Bring • Experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, or Support Worker with a strong track record, • NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is advantageous, • Excellent communication, written, and IT skills, • A passion for empowerment, inclusion, and person-centred support, • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, • Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday, • Flexibility essential to meet the needs of the people we support At Lifeways, your contribution matters. You’ll join a team that recognises your efforts, celebrates your achievements, and encourages your ideas to shape the future of support. What We Offer • Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits, • Funded Health & Social Care qualifications, • Free DBS check, • Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000), • Gym discounts (save up to £192/year), • Health cash plans and eye-care benefits, • 10% B&Q discount for all team members, • Access to the Blue Light Card, • £200 employee referral reward, • 3% employer pension contribution, • 8 paid training days per year Join Lifeways and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.Take the next step in your care career — we’re excited to meet you! LWGNW

Social Worker – Children & Young People Agency contact Preston | Lancashire Pay rate 29.43 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 37LTD inclusive of holiday pay Achieving the Best Outcomes for Children and Young People Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker committed to making a real difference? Join our team in Lancashire and help us ensure that every child and young person is safe, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive. About the Role As a Social Worker in Preston, you will play a vital role in safeguarding children and young people, ensuring they are protected from harm and receive the right support at the right time. You will undertake high-quality social work assessments and deliver meaningful direct work with children and families to promote positive, lasting change. Key Responsibilities • Identify children in need, including those who may require protection, and take effective action to safeguard them., • Assess the needs of children and young people, determining appropriate levels of intervention and service provision, including tailored packages of family support., • Negotiate, coordinate, provide and/or commission services to meet identified needs., • Gather and analyse information for referrals to determine whether intervention is required within the continuum of need, ensuring appropriate recording with Children’s Social Care., • Ensure the voice, wishes, and lived experiences of children and young people are central to assessment and planning processes, with clear evidence of participation., • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, sharing responsibility for planned interventions and participating in statutory meetings, case reviews, and other professional forums., • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with organisational and service-specific administrative and financial procedures., • Engage in regular supervision, continuous professional development, and formal training in line with service requirements., • Be responsive and sensitive to the diverse needs of all groups within the community, promoting equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.What We’re Looking For, • A qualified Social Worker with a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation., • Experience in assessment, planning, and delivering interventions for children and families., • Excellent communication and partnership-working skills., • A commitment to continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.Why Join Us? Working in Lancashire means being part of a dedicated, forward-thinking service committed to continuously improving the lives of children and families. You will be supported through high-quality supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth — all while making a meaningful impact in your community. Please email your CV to or call 01772 208964