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Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this ___on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. You’ll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting – not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 * Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do 1-2 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___ * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while you’re at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes ___ * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: * A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must * The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations * A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months * If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___. To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

£34,151 - £38,560 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400 * Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___ * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while you’re at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes ___ * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: * A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must * The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations * A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months * If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___. To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum, dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays (pro rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Durham Ofsted Rating: Outstanding Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was founded with a passion for delivering fostering services that make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and this remains our Head Office today. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. Our purpose remains the same: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities, supported by values that help young people reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Despite our size, we maintain a strong sense of community and remain committed to supporting every child and foster parent. • Support foster carers 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 carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young people, • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in FCA policies and procedures, • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCA's Operational Standards, • Work in partnership using a team parenting approach to identify needs within foster families, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasks, • Ensure each child and foster carer is 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 and young people in the development of the agency and access to local resources and opportunities, • Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis, • Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments, • 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 in transporting children and young people in sometimes challenging situations 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 Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Durham, ENG-DH1 4EE

We are currently recruiting warm, flexible, and motivated individuals to work as peripatetic Support Workers across Tyneside and Durham. You will provide person-centred support to people living in bespoke developments, helping them thrive in their own tenancies. This role involves travelling across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett, and Hartlepool to support individuals with medication application, MAR Sheet completion, personal care, and community access. Building and maintaining warm, trusting relationships with service users is essential. A minimum of 12 months’ experience is required, along with a strong work ethic and commitment to person-centred care. A valid driver’s license is essential due to the large geographical area covered. Travel expenses from the nearest base will be negotiated. Vacancy Reference Number: 89677 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Role of the Bespoke Support Workers Once any support package is in place, our bespoke support worker (s) will be responsible for: • Providing day-to-day trauma informed support set out in the child’s care plan, to meet the child’s day to day needs, promoting their safety and well-being and protecting them from harm – including the cooking of meals, supporting the child/young person to keep their bedroom clean and tidy and ensuring that the home in which the young person lives in is clean., • Promoting healthy lifestyle choices through structure and routine that would be expected within a family home., • Supporting the child’s engagement with education/training/employment, • Promoting good relationships with neighbours and the wider community, • Facilitating engagement with broader support services and health appointments (where these are specified within the child’s care plan), • Facilitating access to the community, cultural and leisure activities in line with the child’s interests and aspirations, • Transporting as and when necessary and have the relevant business use insurance., • Promoting ‘Family Time’ contact for children looked after with birth family members where this is specified within the child’s care plan., • Ensuring that the child’s views about their care, support, and accommodation (where applicable) are listened to and acted upon where appropriate., • Adhering to the Philomena protocol if the child goes missing- including searching for the young person, trying to contact the young person, and known associates however possible. If the young person cannot be located within the agreed allocated period to report this to Social Worker/ Duty Worker or EDT during out of hours, • Supporting move on plans and assist with the child’s transition., • Maintaining a daily logbook/ incident book and sharing this with colleagues during staff handover points, shared through an agreed secure method., • Notifying package managers of all incidents of self-harm, running/missing, substance misuse, damage to property and violent/ abusive behaviour in addition to any other significant risks identified by the support workers immediately through the EDT (out of hours), • Adhering to all organisational policies relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, General Date Protection Regulations Support workers should not engage in discussion with parents/carers about the case or offer opinions or personal views relating to professionals or circumstances surrounding the case. Family members should be advised to contact the child’s social worker if they wish to discuss.

A supportive community organization in Chester-le-Street is looking for a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centered support for individuals living together. Duties include personal care, medication administration, and encouraging social activities.

Family Worker/ Recovery Coordinator- Dual role Location: HMP Frankland, Durham, DH1 5YA Working Hours: 37 hours per week 08:00am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 08:00am-3:30pm Friday's Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,877.80-£34,240 Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. About the role To work as part of a team to provide collaborative recovery planning and case management to substance misusers (drug and alcohol) and their families across all stages of individuals’ recovery journeys, from assessment and engagement through to sustained recovery. To support families and service users across all stages of custody including transition planning for transfer or release. The vacancy for Family Worker & Recovery coordinator Dual role, supporting clients in our care with reconnection of family ties and understanding the impact of their offending and substance use on their relationships . What you'll do: Manage a service user caseload, devising, implementing and reviewing on-going recovery plans and treatment, liaising closely with the full range of workers and skills within the service team, including family members and significant others as appropriate. • Carry out triage/screening assessments and comprehensive assessments with service users., • Work collaboratively with partner agencies to undertake shared assessments, key working and interventions to promote individual service user progression from engagement, through structured treatment to self-sustained recovery., • Facilitate service user access to treatment and community resources to increase recovery and social capital, supporting service users and their families within their local community. Including Community outreach and collaborative working with Community services, • To lead effective case management for allocated service users, families and carers including on-going processes such as risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments and plans., • This includes the effective use of an online case management system., • To work closely and collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team across the service and externally, providing advice and reports/ information to managers and other colleagues, through attendance at reviews, team meetings, supervision and via telephone conversations., • To improve outcomes for children, parents/carers and families of services users by reducing the impact of drug and alcohol related harm on family life and promote positive family involvement in recovery. Using evidence based interventions to address specific needs of families including parental Skills, mental health and health and well-being, • Develop and deliver quality programs and packages of work/ / psychosocial interventions that meet local need across both group work and one to one formats. Promoting the Think Family approach., • Identify and prevent potential harm to service users and others by following local and organisational safeguarding guidelines, including referral to and enagagement with relevant safeguarding authorities, • Support delivery of key service functions through actively participating in drug screening, duty work, access to BBV testing and immunisation service provision, community needle exchange services and the ongoing delivery of appropriate, tailored alcohol and drug harm reduction interventions., • Knowledge of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse (where relevant to post), • Understanding of and ability to implement interventions, including brief interventions MI, PSIs, CBT and ITEP., • Working with models of service delivery and issues relating to recovery planning, • Working with best practice frameworks e.g. NICE, DOH, NTA, NMC, Care Quality Commission & Caldicott Standards, • Delivering 1-2-1 and group therapeutic interventions, • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and resilience whilst supporting families intensively, sometimes in stressful situations., • Working with models of service delivery and issues relating to recovery planning What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% Life assurance (3× annual salary) Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals £500 Recommend a Friend bonus Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team

We are looking for confident, strong and calm individuals to work in our Durham Services, providing person centred support to service users who have a learning disability, autism and complex needs so that they can experience a wide range of opportunities for personal development. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the confidence to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to develop as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos. Support Workers are to cover a 24hr rota pattern, which includes sleep-ins, as part of a friendly, motivated team. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Car drivers are preferable as there is an opportunity to drive service user's cars to participate in activities in the community. Vacancy Reference Number: 93158 . Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas. TPBN1_UKTJ

Durham Council Children's services are seeking to recruit a family support worker to join their team based in Seaham. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable. Duties of the role will include: Collaborate with social workers and other team members to support vulnerable families Deliver all aspects of parenting work designed to empower and assist parents Facilitate and supervise family contact sessions, ensuring safety and positive interaction Support and facilitate transport arrangements for children and families Monitor and report on family progress, maintaining detailed records Promote and uphold safeguarding standards at all times Assist in creating care plans tailored to family needs Offer emotional support and practical advice to families and childrenThe ideal candidate will have: Experience of working with young people and their families Full UK driving license Enhanced DBS check Be able to work upon own initiative and within a teamThe role is a temporary, full time position for an initial period of 3 months with a view to this being extended on a rolling basis and is offering a pay rate of £16.59ph (£21.58 per hour via an umbrella company). . The benefits of working with Eilidh at Service Care Solutions: You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a weekIf you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive a £75 bonus for referrals

Avove Apprenticeships – Be The Future! Being an apprentice at Avove isn’t just a job, it’s the beginning of a rewarding career. We’re building a bright and ambitious future, and we want you to be part of it. Join our thriving apprentice community and take your next step toward shaping the future of our business. About our apprenticeships We’re here to help you grow. As an apprentice, you’ll learn from experienced colleagues, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and take part in training designed just for your role. You’ll join a supportive apprentice community, have the chance to become a STEM ambassador, and use your digital skills to help us inspire other young people through social media. We want you to enjoy what you do, learn quickly, aim high, and get hands-on experience—so keep reading and apply today! About the apprenticeship role… We’re passionate about developing future talent. As an Apprentice Site Supervisor, you’ll learn how we deliver water and wastewater projects—from early design stages through to construction. You’ll work alongside experienced Site Managers, gaining hands-on experience in planning and running site activities safely and efficiently. You’ll also learn how to monitor quality, performance, and health and safety standards. Your time will be split between working on site and learning on the job as well as studying towards your Level 4 Site Supervisor apprenticeship with support from our training provider. This apprenticeship will take around 24 months to complete including end point assessment (EPA). The role is based in the Durham region, and you will work 40 hours per week onsite. This role is a September 2026 start. What your day could look like… Learning to manage risk, change, and opportunities throughout a project. Responding to issues and communicating effectively with the team. Understanding how to plan and allocate resources to keep projects on track. Learning to assess environmental impacts and work with our environmental team to promote good practices. Gaining experience in leading teams and subcontractors to meet high standards and deadlines. Applying health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSEQ) standards every day. Developing your commercial awareness to support financial reviews. Learning how to carry out quality checks and meet contract requirements. Developing client relationships and meet agreed performance targets. We give all our apprentices the equivalent of one day a week to dedicate to your studies and time to attend training with your apprenticeship provider. About you… You will need the following to be eligible for this apprenticeship: Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at a grade 4 or above 64 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels or BTEC qualifications You need to be 18+ years old for this apprenticeship due to Health & Safety reasons. A full driving licence is strongly recommended. If you're learning to drive, we may be able to support you financially, depending on your circumstances. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment. This opportunity would be a great fit if you’re confident using digital tools like Microsoft Office and enjoy working with others. We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, stays organised, and pays attention to detail. You’ll need to be comfortable working in a team and able to take initiative when working independently. If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and interested in developing leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you! What’s in it for you… We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP helpline & health cash plan Avove discount scheme Family-friendly policies Lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Volunteering days and charity matched giving About us… At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure—helping to keep water flowing, lights on, and people connected. We deliver sustainable engineering solutions and work with leading utility providers including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Power, and Northern Ireland Water. We’re proud to be a responsible, agile partner, committed to improving communities and protecting the environment. We are an equal opportunities employer... We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. Diversity drives innovation, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Communities of Practice help us stay accountable and keep progressing. Ready to apply? Apply as soon as you can as we review applications on a rolling basis. If you have questions, reach out to us at Want to learn more about Avove Early Careers? Visit our . Need help with your CV or interview prep? Visit our

We are seeking experienced, calm, and resourceful relief support workers for the Durham region. You will provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them achieve personal development. Key skills include positive communication, engagement, and unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You should be confident in working within a positive behaviour support framework, accepting responsibility, and developing as a skilled practitioner. Responsibilities include building trusting relationships, supporting a range of activities, ensuring physical well-being, and addressing frustrations. Experience with learning disabilities and complex needs is essential. As a member of Creative Support, you'll have access to our app for picking up shifts nationwide, with weekly pay. Car drivers are preferred to transport service users to community activities. Join us to make a difference! Vacancy Reference Number: 91351 We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. SVC: DHRD Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for a full time floating support worker within Durham for a tempoary to permanent role. The Role: To provide individualised person centred support to clients with mental health needs; to enable them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible. Mental wellbeing alliance – to support people with low MH needs, could be as simple as appointments or as complex as not being able to leave the house. Also supporting with benefit forms, PIP forms, group sessions support. Visits are around 1.5 hours and then time to complete notes. Average 5 people a day. • Predominantly 9-5 Mon-Fri. flexibility around start and end times., • Around school times if preferred., • Work around clients to find suitable times to achieve the workload, clock in/out system. Driver essential, • Would need business insurance if claiming mileage. Expenses paid - 40p per mile

Outreach Case Worker (Justice) Salary: £28,755 Location: Durham, Middlesborough and Darlington and surrounding areas Contract: Permanent full time. Rebuilding your life after a custodial sentence is one of the toughest challenges a person can face. But with the right support, it's possible. We're looking for a dedicated Case Worker to join our team - someone with a rare mix of compassion, resilience, organisation and flexibility. This is for the person who understands that rehabilitation isn't just about offering advice; it's about rolling up your sleeves and pro-actively supporting someone on their journey About the Role: In this outreach role you will work from various settings across the region. This will include probation offices, approved premises or various community settings. You will be providing one-to-one support to a caseload of participants as they reintegrate into society. As a key member of a dedicated team, you'll help individuals overcome barriers, build confidence, work towards training or employment and make meaningful steps toward rehabilitation. In addition to community support you will also be required to attend custodial settings to support in the Departure lounge when participants are being released. This is a demanding yet deeply rewarding role. You'll be working in a challenging environment with individuals who have complex needs and may be hesitant to engage. However, when you help someone break the cycle and take real steps toward transforming their life, the impact is truly life-changing-for them and for you. What You'll Be Doing: Relationship Building: Foster genuine, trusting, and non-judgemental relationships with participants, creating a safe space for personal growth Signposting You will refer and encourage participation with Ingeus' Hub services and other suitable external support to support their rehabilitation. Action Planning: You will formulate a detailed action plan identifying specific needs and barriers and identifying the support they need to support their transition. Caseload management: You'll manage multiple individuals, balancing their needs while keeping up with all the related admin. Quality Recording: Keep thorough, up-to-date records of all your work on our IT system, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks and progress is properly tracked. What We are Looking For: Communication Skills: You'll have the ability to engage, motivate, persuade, and listen-building strong connections with those you support. Safeguarding awareness: You are supporting complex individuals at a challenging time in their lives and will need to be able to identify any safeguarding risks. IT and Administrative skills: Keeping meticulous records of every interaction to measure client progress and ensure effective interventions. Resilience: This role can be challenging, and you will be lone working for much of the time, you will need to be able to balance priorities, manage your diary and think on your feet. Travel: Due to the locations covered, we need someone with the ability to travel. Whilst we welcome applications from those with lived experience, this role requires an enhanced DBS check and HMPPS EL1 vetting. Due to the time required to complete these checks, successful candidates will be offered a start date at least 6 weeks from the point of job offer . This should allow sufficient time for all necessary pre-employment clearances to be obtained Our Justice division is dedicated to transforming lives and creating safer communities. Our mission is to reduce reoffending, build stronger communities, and help people realise their potential. At Ingeus, we've spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package; 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave. EAP Support programme available 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions. Private medical insurance and life assurance . Up to 2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year to support a cause that matters to you. Eyecare vouchers to help with glasses or eye care. Online Shopping discounts Cycle to Work scheme and travel season ticket loan . Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Salary Finance offering financial education and advice. The opportunity to purchase extra benefits like critical illness cover and dental insurance . We understand that everyone's journey is different, and we're committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustments-whether that's help with the application, interview format, or anything else-we're here to listen and work with you to find the best approach. Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please don't hesitate to contact us at to discuss how we can support you If you think you have what it takes, don't delay and apply today - We may shortlist and conduct interviews before the closing date and if we receive enough applications this role may close early. TPBN1_UKTJ

DAY SHIFT WORKER We offer high-quality, specialist care to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in society. Every young person in our care is supported by a team of experienced, empathetic staff within warm, welcoming homes. Our approach is built around emotional safety, trust, and consistent daily routines, helping children build confidence, develop independence, and look forward to a brighter future LOCATION: DURHAM Role of the Bespoke Support Workers Once any support package is in place, our bespoke support worker (s) will be responsible for: Providing day-to-day trauma informed support set out in the childs care plan, to meet the childs day to day needs, promoting their safety and well-being and protecting them from harm including the cooking of meals, supporting the child/young person to keep their bedroom clean and tidy and ensuring that the home in which the young person lives in is clean. Promoting healthy lifestyle choices through structure and routine that would be expected within a family home. Supporting the childs engagement with education/training/employment Promoting good relationships with neighbours and the wider community Facilitating engagement with broader support services and health appointments (where these are specified within the childs care plan) Facilitating access to the community, cultural and leisure activities in line with the childs interests and aspirations Transporting as and when necessary and have the relevant business use insurance. Promoting Family Time contact for children looked after with birth family members where this is specified within the childs care plan. Ensuring that the childs views about their care, support, and accommodation (where applicable) are listened to and acted upon where appropriate. Adhering to the Philomena protocol if the child goes missing- including searching for the young person, trying to contact the young person, and known associates however possible. If the young person cannot be located within the agreed allocated period to report this to Social Worker/ Duty Worker or EDT during out of hours Supporting move on plans and assist with the childs transition. Maintaining a daily logbook/ incident book and sharing this with colleagues during staff handover points, shared through an agreed secure method. Notifying package managers of all incidents of self-harm, running/missing, substance misuse, damage to property and violent/ abusive behaviour in addition to any other significant risks identified by the support workers immediately through the EDT (out of hours) Adhering to all organisational policies relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, General Date Protection Regulations Support workers should not engage in discussion with parents/carers about the case or offer opinions or personal views relating to professionals or circumstances surrounding the case. Family members should be advised to contact the childs social worker if they wish to discuss . TPBN1_UKTJ

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