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Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: Up to £38,616.92 per annum - dependent upon experience Contract: Full Time, Permanent Office Location: Chorley. Position is Homebased - with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Manchester and surrounding areas. Benefits • Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, • 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays, • Life Assurance, • Company Pension, • On-site Free Parking, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Medical Cash Plan 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 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 foster parents 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 Contact For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Lorna Waite, Fostering Service Manager, on 07795 272123. 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 an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Bolton, ENG-BL5 2RB

Youth Worker / Educational Support Officer\n\nFull-Time | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity\n\nProspero Teaching is looking for an Youth Engagement Officer to take a position at their school, set in a purpose built school in Bolton. This school is a specialist provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance, due to SEMH needs. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this setting.\n\n We have worked with this group of schools for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2027. This role would also suit an experienced SEMH support worker looking for a role where you can get out of the confines of the classroom and out into the community with the young people you support.\n\n For this role, you need to own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance.\n\n Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Classrooms are well equipped after a full refurbishment during the last six months.\n\nCONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS\n\nLocation, Bolton \nPosition Youth Outreach\nType of work Long term Non-Teaching cover\nStart date - September 2026\nDuration / Likely Duration Temp to perm\nEnd date July 2027 (if not permanent)\nContract type - Temporary\nFull time/part time Full\nMinimum rate of pay - GBP 120 a day\nHours 8:30 am 4.30pm\nEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS\n\n Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher\n Or an experienced SEMH Mentor, OR a experience of supporting/coaching children and young people\n Previous experience working in a UK school\n Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year\n\nTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:\n\nHold Right to Work in the UK\nHold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application\nProvide two professional child related references\n If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.\n\n Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.\n\n Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:\n\n Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management\n In-house Training and Development Team

Supervising Social Worker\n\nWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.\n\nJob Title: Supervising Social Worker\n\nLocation: Regionally based across Greater Manchester\n\nContract Type: Permanent\n\nHours: 37.5\n\nSalary: £33,000 - £41,000 per annum (+ £3,000 Car Allowance)\n\nThis is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Fostering Solutions North West. We are an independent fostering agency part of National Fostering Group. Focusing on creating high quality foster homes for children and young people, FS North West empowers foster carers to meet the specific needs of those in their care.\n\nAbout the Group\n\nIts official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025!\n\n88% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company!\n\nWith over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers.\n\nAs a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of.\n\nWe also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit.\n\nThe role\n\nAs a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life.\n\nYou will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive.\n\nYou will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes.\n\nYou will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory.\n\nAs a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained.\n\nThrough your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for.\n\nWho we are looking for\n\nYou will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence.\n\nCarers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you’ve had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs.\n\nYou will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel.\n\nBut what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:\n\n 27 days holiday, increasing with service up to 32 days + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays\n\n Bonus schemes\n\n Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme\n\n Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)\n\n Employee Assistance Programme\n\n Life Assurance\n\nAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you. Just some of the things on offer:\n\n A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n\n 100’s of discount options\n\n Salary sacrifice Eco Car Scheme and Cycle Scheme\n\n Tech benefit\n\nAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.\n\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunities Employer\n\nJob ID: (phone number removed)

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for a temporary Housing Support Worker.\n\nAs a Housing Support Worker, you will be providing support to clients in the community.\n\nSome of your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:\n\n- Working as part of a small team\n\n- Carrying out client needs and risk assessment for all referrals\n\n- Supporting tenants through individual resettlement support plans\n\n- To ensure clients comply with their tenancy agreement\n\n- Supporting clients with welfare rights, budgeting, employment, education and training\n\n- Liaising with all relevant housing agencies to find suitable move on accommodation for tenants\n\n- Develop links with the local community\n\n- Ensure communication systems are accurately maintained and up-to-date\n\n- Maintenance of the Health and Safety incident and accident records\n\n- To be aware of and work within agreed organisation policies and procedures\n\nRequirements for the role:\n\n- Enhanced DBS Check\n\n- Must have a proven track record of providing information, advice and guidance to clients\n\n- Knowledge and understanding of basic IT suitable for an office environment\n\n- Knowledge of basic housing management tasks, i.e. rent collection, tenancy agreements and arrears management.\n\nCandidates must also be a driver and have use of their own vehicle with business insurance. (Mileage will be paid)\n\nCandidates available for an immediate start will be given priority.\n\nTemporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates

Sanctuary Personnel seeks an experienced Adults Social Worker for the Community Mental Health Team in Bolton.

Adults Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). Make a meaningful difference supporting adults with mental health needs in the community. South Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).

Youth Worker / Educational Support Officer TEMP TO PERM AVAILABLE!! Prospero Teaching is looking for a Youth Engagement Officer to take a position at their school, set in a purpose built school in Bolton. This school is a specialist provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance, due to SEMH needs. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this setting. We have worked with this group of schools for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. This role would also suit an experienced SEMH support worker looking for a role where you can get out of the confines of the classroom and out into the community with the young people you support. For this role, you need to own a vehicle and be willing to obtain business insurance. Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Classrooms are well equipped after a full refurbishment during the last six months. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location Bolton, Lancashire Position Youth Outreach Type of work Long term Non-Teaching cover Start date - September 2026 Duration / Likely Duration Temp to perm End date (if applicable) July 2027 Contract type - Temporary Full time/part time Full Minimum rate of pay - GBP110 a day Hours 8:30 am 4.30pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher Or an experienced SEMH Mentor, OR a experience of supporting/coaching children and young people Previous experience working in a UK school Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team

Female Waking Night Support Worker Location: Bolton Rate: £12.79 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Regional Support Workers to join our services in Bolton supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – Farleigh Close Farleigh Close is a registered residential care service, supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs Drivers are essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) Excellent communication and written skills Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies Bolton - Waking Night Support Worker - Female [SYS-26217

Job Advertisement: Support Worker Location: Atherton Position: Support Worker (Days and Nights) We are seeking compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our team that offers care and support for men aged 18 years and over with mental health problems. They are supported to gradually work along their care pathway and back to the community. The hospital is made up of medium and low secure services, a separate rehabilitation service and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour (depending on experience and shift type) Shifts: Flexible day and night shifts available Requirements: Prior experience in a mental health or healthcare setting Ability to work effectively within a team Strong interpersonal and communication skills Empathy and dedication to patient care and recovery PMVA Certificate required - you CANNOT support here without this training Indate and Clean DBS Key Responsibilities: Support patients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort, safety, and dignity Assist healthcare professionals in implementing care plans and therapeutic activities Encourage patient independence and engagement in rehabilitation tasks Maintain accurate records of patient progress and any observations This is a great opportunity for a support worker who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients undergoing mental health rehabilitation. Apply today to join a dedicated team focused on exceptional care and support! WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR FOR THIS POSITION

Ansar Projects has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a permanent basis with full-time and part-time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.45 per hour (with additional payments for sleep-ins). Additional Information: This role is shift work, which might include some long days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays We require drivers, full UK driving licence is essential Assistance with personal care required Who are Ansar Projects? We are a support provider who believe that people we support should be at the centre of everything we do. Ansar Projects was set up 13 years ago to provide specific support for one person. From this we have grown and developed as a company and became part of the Thera Group in 2016. Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability in the community. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. While experience in supporting people can be beneficial, we believe that it is more important to have the right attitude and approach to wanting to make a difference in people's day to day lives and support them to develop and grow. We offer a full training package with Skills for Care endorsement and will support you to gain further qualifications and help you to map you career progression. Within Ansar Projects we believe working as a support worker is more than just a job, it can be the start of a varied career. What does a Support Worker do? The role of a Support Worker is to ensure the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives. Supporting someone with a learning disability isn't just about personal care, it is so much more. It is about supporting people to enhance, and broaden themselves and what they do physically, emotionally and socially. Developing their environments and communications. This could be through learning new life skills such as cooking or actively seeking out new choices and opportunities, engaging in education and social interactions. While some people may have more complex behavioural needs, we still endeavour to meet their needs through offering the same opportunities in a way that best supports them. What experience do I need? You do not need to have worked in supported living before to be a good Support Worker. If you are caring, kind and patient with a zest for life and a good sense of fun we want to hear from you. Ideally you will already hold a Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma but if not, we will support you to achieve this. You will need to have great communication skills, both speaking and listening and be comfortable making decisions. A basic level of English and Math is also required. What are the Benefits? The main benefit is you will make a difference in peoples lives and they will in yours. Other benefits are: Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance mmediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Blue Light Card - Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Support Worker. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position

Support Worker Precedo Healthcare are seeking passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our established team. You will be required to support people with learning disabilities, Autism, physical disabilities and mental health conditions either in their own homes or Supported Living Services. Do to our clients requirements, we only require female Support Workers for this role. As a Support Worker, you will be a vital part of a person-centred team, helping individuals lead their most independent lives. Each day will be different, with your responsibilities including; Ensuring Safety and Wellbeing: Help our clients stay safe, manage their medications and ensure their environment is clean and comfortable. Support Daily Living: Assist with everything from personal care to helping clients develop new skills and engage in their favourite activities. Empowering Independence: Encourage and support individuals to access the local community and enjoy the activities they are passionate about. Whats in it for you?: Competitive pay rates Flexibility at your fingertips Weekly Pay Holiday Pay and Pension Scheme Block Bookings Variety of Shifts What we're looking for: A minimum of 6 months UK experience as a Support Worker in the past 3 years Drivers are preferred You will have a passion for making a difference * You will have a positive, caring and proactive attitude Important Information: Only candidates with an existing and unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered for this role. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time. Our Commitment to You: Precedo Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or characteristics. We operate safer recruitment practices and are part of the Safer Jobs initiative. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Job Advertisement: Registered Mental Nurse Location: Atherton Position: Registered Mental Nurse (Days and Nights) We are seeking compassionate and reliable Mental Health Nurses to join our site that offers care and support for men aged 18 years and over with mental health problems. They are supported to gradually work along their care pathway and back to the community. The hospital is made up of medium and low secure services, a separate rehabilitation service and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Pay Rate: £24.00 - £26.45 per hour (depending on experience and shift type) Shifts: Flexible day and night shifts available Requirements: Prior experience in a mental health or healthcare setting Ability to work effectively within a team Strong interpersonal and communication skills Empathy and dedication to patient care and recovery PMVA Certificate required Indate and Clean DBS Valid and Clean NMC Pin Key Responsibilities: Support patients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort, safety, and dignity Assist healthcare professionals in implementing care plans and therapeutic activities Encourage patient independence and engagement in rehabilitation tasks Maintain accurate records of patient progress and any observations PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS PARTICULAR POSITION!! This is a great opportunity for a support worker who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients undergoing mental health rehabilitation. Apply today to join a dedicated team focused on exceptional care and support