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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:Salford, ENG-M3 5ET

Additional Needs Assistant - SEN Primary School | Oldham | September Start\n Location: OldhamRole: Additional Needs Assistant (SEN)Start Date: September 2026Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday \n Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive? Do you have the patience, resilience, and enthusiasm to make a genuine difference every day? \n Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and nurturing SEN Primary School in Oldham that is looking to appoint a dedicated Additional Needs Assistant to join their team from September. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a rewarding career in education and support children who require additional help to reach their full potential. The Role\n As an Additional Needs Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, including: \n\n • Autism (ASC)\n, • ADHD\n, • Speech and Language Needs\n, • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs\n, • Learning difficulties and developmental delays\n, • Sensory and communication needs\n\n No two days are the same. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged in their learning. What You'll Be Doing\n\n • Providing 1:1 and small group support\n, • Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom\n, • Using creative and engaging strategies to encourage learning and development\n, • Assisting with emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviours\n, • Supporting communication and social interaction skills\n, • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure every child receives the support they need\n, • Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment\n We're Looking For Someone Who:\n\n, • Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, either in schools or transferable settings\n, • Is calm, patient and resilient\n, • Builds positive relationships with children and colleagues\n, • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills\n, • Is passionate about making a long-term impact on children's lives\n, • Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs\nTransferable Experience We Welcome:\n\n, • Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant experience\n, • Care work or support worker backgrounds\n, • Youth work or mentoring experience\n, • Nursery or childcare experience\n, • Residential care experience\n, • Sports coaching\n, • Psychology graduates\n, • Volunteering with children or vulnerable individuals\n, • Personal experience supporting family members with additional needs\n\n If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change children's lives and be part of an incredible school community, we'd love to hear from you. \n When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position. \n Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5

Are you a motivated team leader with an eye for detail wanting to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You've come to the right place. \n As long as you're ready to lead by example and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference as a Store Manager at Specsavers Middleton. Alongside your hard work keeping our store and team running like clockwork, we'll support you to grow your skills even further than you thought possible. You'll be at the forefront of bringing better hear and eye care to your community, while progressing your career and supporting others to do the same. In short, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. \n Our store \n Based in Middleton, our store has progression opportunities! \n What's on offer? \n As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: \n\n • Full time hours - 40 - weekend working is essential \n, • Salary - up to £36,500 (depending on experience) \n, • Incentives around KPIs\n, • 33 days holiday - including your birthday off \n, • £1 a day parking in Middleton \n, • We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too\n, • Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings\n, • WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most\n, • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app \n, • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family\n, • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!\n, • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay\n\n What we're looking for? \n\n • Great communicator \n, • Experience in managing teams \n, • Eye for detail \n, • Be flexible and adaptable \n, • Passionate people person \n, • Organised \n, • Hard worker \n\n Desirable skills: \n\n • Experience working in optics business \n\n Find out more \n If you have everything we're looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we're excited to hear from you. We can't wait for you to apply!

Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team. \n Our store \n Based in Harpurhey, Inner-city suburb of Manchester \n Our team \n We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. \n What's on offer? \n As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: \n\n • Up to £37,000 salary based on experience\n, • Free Parking\n, • Bonus scheme in place\n, • Holiday allowance of 33 days per year inc. bank holidays\n, • GOC fees paid\n, • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities\n, • WeCare- WeCare looks after your wellbeing with a 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance, plus much more. Using your phone, tablet, or desktop, you and your family have 24/7 access to thousands of experts, all from the comfort of your own home\n, • Multiple schemes in store\n, • Support with CPD points\n, • Access to the latest clinical technology \n\n Find out more \n We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role.Firstly, you'll need a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and an excellent understanding of both the optics and audiology customer journeys. You must have excellent listening and communication skills, be passionate about providing top-notch customer service, and be a great team worker. \n Got all of these?We can't wait for you to apply! \n Find out more \n For more information, please call me on or email Kasia on \n #LI-KM1

SGO - Co Ordinator Social Worker \n Location: Salford \n Salary: £39,152 - £46,142 per annum \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Social Worker position in the Special Guardianship Service within the Salford Fostering Service as a full-time permanent post. \n We are a friendly and stable team working with children and families who have special guardianship orders. We work closely with Special Guardians, birth parents and children, and their support networks - offering advice, guidance and therapeutic-informed support to sustain placements. We are a small team sitting within the wider Fostering Service and work across the service to achieve positive outcomes for all Foster carers and Special Guardians. \n We cover the local authority area, currently through a combination of office based and home working arrangements, in line with Salford City Council guidance. You will be office based for the duration of the induction period. You will have access to the Co-wheels car club. There is a requirement to be able to work outside the local authority area where carers reside elsewhere in England. \n This Social Worker role is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to contribute to the development of Special Guardianship services in Salford. You will receive a comprehensive office based induction and be supported through regular 1:1 supervision, Personal Development reviews, regular team and service meetings, and access to learning and development opportunities. \n The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to manage and prioritise their own caseload, whilst working as a member of the team. You will need to be qualified and professionally registered as a social worker, have knowledge of current legislation and regulations, and have demonstrated your experience and abilities in respect of working in partnership with children, young people, families and partner agencies. \n You will support the team by responding to and undertaking a variety of contacts and referrals and assessments, including Fostering Duty; providing advice and information to colleagues and external professionals; collaboratively working using the Family Partnership Model within the Local Authority. Your role is to support placements for children and young people, including: working with complex families who may be in the child in need, child protection, and legal arenas; completing special guardianship assessments of applicants; co-ordinating support arrangements and adoption support fund applications; undertaking annual reviews of support plans; delivering workshops, training, and facilitating support groups; and making onward referrals. You will need to understand the support needs and legislation that applies to SGO families who live in England, the UK, and internationally. \n The role will require you to complete support needs assessments to identify areas of support for families. You will need to be flexible and able to undertake visits and attend multi-agency meetings. You will attend court and be skilled in completing assessments and reports for court. \n We are looking for applicants who will be confident in working with children and young people in sometimes difficult situations, their carers, birth parents, and other professionals. You will have knowledge of therapeutic parenting or have a willingness to learn about this style of parenting, and be able to offer proactive support and reflection regarding children’s presentation and behaviours linking to attachment, secure base and trauma related theory. \n Our commitment to you is a competitive package, outstanding support from experienced managers, a manageable workload, regular supervision, quality training and the opportunity to build on your strengths and develop your skills. Ofsted published the recent inspection report, and Salford’s Children’s Services has been rated overall as ‘Good’, but with an ‘Outstanding’ rating for our care leaver support and ‘Outstanding’ for leadership. \n Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the Gov website for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. \n Privacy Statement and Data Protection \n Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. \n To Apply \n If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salford Fostering Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Are you a warm and caring person looking for a meaningful career? Join our team in Wythenshawe, Manchester as a learning disabilities Support Worker. You don’t need experience, full training and support will be given. You get to work for a not-for-profit care provider that has changed the lives of the people it supports for over 30 years. \n “The best thing about working here is the range of activities I get to do, today I am supporting Sam to go to the Zoo. Sam loves the animals and it’s a really fun day. Tomorrow it’s swimming with the girls and Sunday morning we will be off to church. I love my job!” – Maria, Support Worker \n We have a range of flexible hours to suit you and your family. The service supports individuals with learning disabilities and is located in Wythenshawe, Manchester with excellent public transport by bus and tram. We are only 20 minutes away from Sale, Chorlton, Didsbury, Cheadle and Manchester Airport. \n Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010. \n Vacancy Reference Number: 93270 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number \n Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010. \n 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. \n 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.

We are looking for a motivated, caring Relief Support Worker to provide person-centred support 12 service users with learning disabilities and complex needs in Wythenshawe. This is a fantastic service which enables great outcomes for the people we support. \n “The best thing about working here is the range of activities I get to do, today I am supporting Sam to go to the Zoo. Sam loves the animals and it’s a really fun day. Tomorrow it’s swimming with the girls and Sunday morning we will be off to church. I love my job!”– Maria, Support Worker \n A minimum of twelve months employed experience of working with people with a learning disability is essential. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way with people with a learning disability. The service is easy to travel to with excellent public transport by bus and tram. Located only 20 minutes away from Sale, Chorlton, Didsbury, Cheadle and Manchester Airport. \n We have a range of flexible hours to suit you and your family. As a Creative Support Bank Staff member you will also have access to our free app which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country, provides information on the service and shifts as well as directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis. \n Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010 \n Vacancy Reference Number: 93284 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. \n 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.

Qualified Social Workers Only \n \n Job Title: Fostering Supervising Social Worker \n Location: Trafford, Manchester \n Job Types: Permanent \n Working Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Monday - Friday \n Pay: Up to £42,400.00 per year to include car allowance \n Participation in out-of-hours rota: Yes \n Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days (plus birthday) \n Responsible To: Registered/Deputy Manager \n \n Supporting Foster Carers. Transforming Lives. \n \n If you are an experienced, committed Registered Social Worker who wants to join one of the UK’s leading family-owned Ofsted Outstanding fostering providers and help shape better futures for children and young people, please apply today. \n \n As a Supervising Social Worker with Swiis, you will work closely with foster carers to ensure safe, nurturing, stable foster families for children and young people. This is a varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same. \n \n Core responsibilities include: \n \n Support & Supervision \n 1. Managing and supervising a caseload of foster carers. \n 1. Ensuring homes provide safe and nurturing environments. \n 1. Delivering high‑quality supervision, guidance, and support visits. \n 1. Assisting foster carers to evidence their competencies and complete TSD workbooks. \n 1. Supporting annual foster carer reviews and presenting to panel. \n 1. Identifying training needs and contributing to workshops and support groups. \n 1. Helping foster carers prepare young people for semi‑independent or independent living. \n 1. Participating in the Out‑of‑Hours rota. \n \n Safeguarding & Care Planning \n 1. Working closely with local authorities to meet children’s needs. \n 1. Ensuring care plans, placement plans, PEPs and pathway plans are up‑to‑date. \n 1. Completing individual risk assessments and safe caring plans. \n 1. Maintaining accurate case recordings within required timeframes. \n 1. Ensuring compliance with all regulations and child safeguarding procedures. \n 1. Attending relevant meetings, activities and events to support children and foster carers. \n \n Administration & Compliance \n 1. Maintaining accurate, GDPR‑compliant records. \n 1. Managing all documentation, reporting and database tasks effectively. \n 1. Ensuring timely processing of incidents and notifications. \n Additional Responsibilities \n 1. Demonstrating Swiis core values in all aspects of work. \n 1. Participating in ongoing training and professional development. \n 1. Maintaining awareness of health & safety, equality and diversity policies. \n 1. Driving responsibilities where applicable (vehicle upkeep, safety, insurance, etc.). \n \n Benefits \n · Competitive annual salary of up to £42,000 to inclusive of a car allowance \n · 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (plus birthday off) \n · Excellent Private Dental and Healthcare Scheme available* \n · Company Pensions Scheme with options to increase contributions \n · Life Assurance benefit of up to 3 times your annual salary paid to your beneficiaries \n · Additional payments for Out of Hours support \n · Excellent training and career progression opportunities in a growing organisation \n \n About Swiis: \n \n Swiis Foster Care is a national leading Independent Fostering Agency with consistently Outstanding Ofsted inspections due in part to the high-quality service provided to our foster carers and children and young people in our care. Swiis Foster Care is a family-owned independent fostering provider which has been operating for over twenty five years. Swiis Foster Care is a continuously expanding company and offers significant development opportunity for the right candidate. \n \n Apply now \n \n If you believe that you have the appropriate experience and ambition to work for one of the finest Independent Foster Care Agencies in the UK and have the desire to really improve outcomes for children and young people looked after, then please submit an up-to-date CV detailing a full employment history. \n \n Swiis is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that our staff have excellent working conditions and genuine career opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake the appropriate checks which will include an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

This job is with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency , an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. About the job Job summary Can you demonstrate a high standard of motorcycle riding expertise at advanced level? Do you have a sound understanding of DVSA's rider testing across all Motorcycle categories along with road safety issues in relation to drivers, riders and other road users? Are you passionate about delivering a great service? If so, we'd love to hear from you! The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. We're working hard to: • Make roads safer, • Improve services for our customers, • Make road transport greener and healthier, • Harness the potential of technology and data, • Grow and level up the economy Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here, • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday., • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers. Job description As a CBT Examiner you will operate across a wide geographic network, covering a wide range of duties (where appropriately qualified) including; Motorcycle Instructor Qualification Tests, Standards Checks, Motorcycle testing duties when required, Training Site Inspections and Compliance Checks and Enforcement Duties/Activities at DVSA operated sites and third party premises. You will ensure the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective services that meet customer's needs and delivers the achievement of Business Plan targets and standards; always looking for value for money and consistency of service. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; • Arrange, administer and conduct Instructor Standards Checks, ATB Compliance Checks, Training Site Inspections, Instructor Qualification Tests, ERS Standards checks in accordance with laid down criteria and procedures., • Conduct motorcycle tests as and when required (minimum 1 day a quarter)., • Maintain accurate records of all contacts with stakeholders in line with SOPs., • Maintain relationships with internal CBT Team colleagues for the purposes of maintaining consistency of approach. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To thrive in this role, you will: • Bring proven experience in delivering motorcycle training, with a clear understanding of the challenges and outcomes involved., • Understand DVSA's rider testing across all motorcycle categories, with knowledge of road safety issues in relation to drivers, riders, and other road users., • Demonstrate a high standard of driving and riding expertise, at an advanced level., • Communicate effectively in a wide range of circumstances, tailoring your approach to different audiences., • Show strong collaboration, stakeholder, and relationship management skills., • Display excellent planning and organisational ability, being self-directed with the capacity to generate and manage your own workload. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 hours per week. Your presence at one of the advertised locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. This role is suitable for hybrid working, and therefore a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement where employees have the flexibility to work remotely combined with a minimum of 60% of their working time a month at either their principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, to carry out separate duties at alternative working locations or DVSA sites. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation. If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Please note that this role will require the successful applicant to travel frequently, including overnight stays when required and the willingness to work flexibly. Regular use of a DVSA motorcycle is required. A DVSA motorcycle will be provided from the start of the training course. On successful completion of training, motorcycle equipment will be issued, and an annual garage allowance is payable. Use of DVSA equipment is subject to ongoing role requirements. Visa Sponsorship Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application. Licences You must have a full category A & B licence (car and motorcycle) for at least 3 years with no more than 3 active penalty points on licence. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing, • Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of £30,485, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes£8,831 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Alongside your salary of £30,485, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £8,831 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. This includes: • A generous annual leave entitlement, • Attractive pension options with an employer contribution of 28.97%, • Flexible working, • Good career development opportunities, • A variety of career paths, • Inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. How to Apply: As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation. The selection process for this role will be: Stage 1: Sift Stage 2: Assessment Stage 3: Interview You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage. Stage 1: Sift At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: • Experience - you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and Personal Statement (750 wordcount). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following:, • Motorcycle Training - your experience of delivering motorcycle training, outlining your role, responsibilities, and outcomes achieved., • Teamwork and Independence - your ability to work both independently and as part of a team, highlighting how you adapted and contributed in different situations., • Rider Training, Road Safety and Organisational Context - your in-depth knowledge and understanding of rider training and testing processes, wider aspects of road safety, and how these relate to the organisational context. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. The sift will take place from week commencing 20th July 2026. Stage 2: Assessment At assessment stage, you will be invited to complete an assessment day at DVSA Chadderton for North candidates or Gillingham for South candidates. The assessment will consist of three experience elements and include: • A riding assessment where you will be required to demonstrate a high level of competence. Elements of the ride will include independent riding., • Delivering a static and rolling lessons, demonstrating an understanding of instructional/client centred techniques., • Delivering constructive and client centred feedback on an observed CBT lesson. Please note: Candidates will be required to bring their own motorcycle, a manual A2 category or above to ride for the assessment. Candidates successful at assessment stage will be invited to interview. The assessment will take place from week commencing 3rd August 2026. Travel and expenses Candidates are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements where required. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will not reimburse any travel, subsistence or accommodation costs incurred as part of the recruitment process. Stage 3: Interview At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: • Behaviours - Making Effective Decisions, Communicating & Influencing and Managing a Quality Service, • Strengths The interviews will take place week commencing 31st August 2026. This interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview. Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. Further information on the selection process We will also hold a 12-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here. Some of the locations advertised will not have posts available immediately. However, we will hold a Reserve List for up to 12 months and will be in touch with the successful candidates when they become available. During your application, you should indicate which location(s) you wish to be considered for and, if successful, you will be placed on an individual list of candidates for each location. Candidates will be held on that list and drawn from it in merit order. We advise you to carefully consider which locations you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in or have expressed an interest in more than one location and accept an offer, you will be withdrawn from any lists you may be held on. We may also offer candidates a location that they have not expressed a preference for where we have the requirement to do so but this will again be done on the basis of your place in the overall merit order and, in this event, you will not be removed from the list if you decline. For more information about how we hire, useful tips on submitting your application and interview guidance for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role. AI Tools and Platforms Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.Please see our for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Reasonable Adjustments As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Document Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGComms@dft.gov.uk for assistance. Pre-employment Checking If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. 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The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available.You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Simon Hadley, • Email : simon.hadley@dvsa.gov.ukRecruitment team, • Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here

Tenancy Sustainment Officer (Peripatetic Worker) Location: Bolton Salary: £27,085.50 per annum Job title: Peripatetic Worker A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a Peripatetic Worker to join our Association. The Peripatetic Worker will be based in our offices in Bolton. • Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households., • We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. Purpose of the role • To provide tailored person centred advice and assistance to service users to manage and sustain their tenancy in accordance with its terms and enabling them to live independently., • You will be expected to contribute to the maintenance and development of the Association's values, culture and ethos. Please see the job description for more information. Adullam offers the following benefits: • Salary up to £27,085.50 per annum dependent on experience for 37.5 hours,, • Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional 2 days awarded annually for full attendance – prorated for part-time employees), • Training and career advancement, • Discounted Goods and services, • Group Personal Pension Plan, • Access to Thrive app, • Access to Medicash, • Access to Blue Light Card, • Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment), • Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff, • Refer a friend policy We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Adult Only DBS check, scrutiny of employment history and robust references checks. Please note applicants must be authorised to work in the UK as we are unable to provide Visa sponsorships. JBRP1_UKTJ

Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Bay View Childcare Location: Capernwray, Carnforth Contract: Full Time, Permanent Specific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours Salary: Base salary of £26,603.20 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £33,323.20 per annum with sleep-in shifts We're looking for warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Bay View Childcare. You'll work in one of our family-style homes in Carnforth, supporting up to four young people. You'll help children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs to build confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. A big part of your role will be creating a safe, nurturing and homely environment where every young person can thrive. All our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we're looking for people who can help maintain these high standards. If you don't already hold a relevant qualification, you'll complete either the Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years. A full UK driving licence is essential. Benefits • Competitive salary + up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, 6-8 per month at £70 each, • Regular supervision and support, • Company Pension, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Wellbeing programmes, • Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD, • Clear promotion opportunities Key Responsibilities & Childcare Practice • Deliver high-quality care and key worker support, consistently meeting and exceeding Ofsted standards, • Build trusting, positive relationships with young people, their families and external professionals, • Contribute to individual care plans and support routines that develop confidence, life skills and positive outcomes, • Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, helping with daily tasks such as cooking and shopping, • Support children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to worries, behaviours or conflict, • Record progress, behaviour, incidents and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with management, • Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities and uphold all policies, procedures and childcare regulations, • Act as a positive role model, encouraging belonging, inclusion and a culture of trust and teamwork across the home Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position. JBRP1_UKTJ

Mental Health Practice Lead Southampton Permanent, part time (18.75 hpw) Salary £43,500 per annum pro rata plus great benefits including health cash plan and brilliant work life balance We can't offer a CoS for this role. Home, a place where you belong Be part of something brilliant at Home Group and join us as our Mental Health Practice Lead. Here a Home Group clinical interventions work hand in hand with day-to-day support. Were trailblazing the way in delivering brilliant long-term outcomes for vulnerable people through integrating health, housing and care. Supporting our staff team who work with our customers, youll enable us to maintain high standards of support and intervention to contribute to achieving brilliant outcomes for our customers. Our service provides supported accommodation to vulnerable and complex customers who are referred to us via our local authorities homeless team. We aim to support our customers to meet their aspirations and to work towards living independently and feeling enabled. What you'll do Shaping our service, developing essential standards and quality outcomes. As an experienced clinician, youll support and develop our team to maximising customers independence and improving outcomes. A Registered Mental Health Nurse, youll lead on practice development to support our staff team who in turn directly support our customers. Youll enhance colleagues knowledge and skills, promoting regular, honest and supportive feedback. Point of contact for individual support and coaching of the managers in our service There are no red tape or mounds of paperwork here! Why join us? Youllgohome each day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better, here,working for one of the Top Great Places to Work in the UK! You have A Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, registered with your relevant professional body The ability to develop and deliver specialist training packages to your colleagues, embed core competencies Clinical supervision to the team and facilitate Reflective Practice sessions. Able to inspire others and advocate a philosophy of care that is person centred, maintains dignity, independence and ensures it is right for that person at that time. The practical bits Were open to agreeing a work pattern with you. Able to use technology for communication and collaboration for example emails and meetings, document creation for care notes, case management systems to input risk, quality assurance tools and data reporting to name a few. Well support with your continual professional development as well maintaining your professional registration through regular clinical supervision and reflective practice. Youll need a valid Enhanced DBS check to do this job. We pay for that, if you dont have a transferrable one. Stronger together We do our best work whenwereourselves.Thatswhy inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help makeHome Group a great place to work! Whats in it for you? 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includesbank holidays and a me day).Theoptionto buy 5 more each year 2 paid volunteering days each year Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary) Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see ourMental Health Practice Lead Job description, find out aboutus and for help to apply. Roles can close early, sodontwait. For reasonable adjustments email. JBRP1_UKTJ

We’re on the hunt for a passionate, strategic and sharp Account Director to join the Waitrose and Battersea team. Waitrose being one of our most creative, innovative and transformative clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable AD who is both commercially astute and creatively driven. You’ll be leading the charge on media planning, inspiring standout ideas and working closely with both our clients and internal teams. You’ll collaborate with specialists across the agency, manage a talented Account Manager and Executive and report into a Business Director. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love retail and want to create award-winning work that makes an impact, we want to hear from you. About the Role The role will be fast paced and agile, and you will be pivotal in ensuring that client deliverables maintain a high standard, and proactively look to anticipate client needs, leading and overseeing the day to day running of both accounts. Integration with the wider client and specialist teams will be fundamental to ensure all campaigns deliver to client objectives and are planned, implemented and reported upon effectively. Additionally, there will both a Planning and Strategy Director support on client responses as well as a full digital planning team to assist on that element too. About You You’ll be organised, confident and passionate about great media planning. Excellent at building client relationships and have autonomy to run activity and nurture the team You’ll build strong relationships at all levels, and we hope that you thrive in an agency which is caring, passionate, hardworking, fun and like a family (of 500!) even if only for a short time Role Requirements • This role requires a well-rounded, inspirational Account Director with media agency experience., • Direct and nurture your team in the coordination and timely delivery of campaign responses and day to day management of client requests., • You will be as comfortable servicing clients as rolling your sleeves up and leading on media briefings/responses., • Ability to digest, interpret, and respond to client briefs in a high-paced environment., • Excellent spoken and written communication skills with proven expertise in presentation storytelling to deliver impactful, persuasive proposals to clients, • You will look to challenge clients where necessary and work with them to form a trusted relationship., • You will be competent planning across all media channels – including digital., • You will also be competent on all media planning tools (such as e-Telmar) and can dissect data to tell a compelling story., • Without question your attention to detail is sound, you are a conscientious worker, who is as confident in front of clients as the wider agency., • You will have: a passion for brands; the ability to deliver great work; have fantastic interpersonal skills; and be curious and passionate about the UK media marketplace., • Have strong capabilities within use of data and tools to provide evidence-based media strategies to meet client objectives which clearly describe how each channel contributes to objectives and goals., • Develop strong relationships with specialist channel teams to ensure effective working processes and best in class work delivery., • Look to educate the client – provide innovation session with key media owners to keep client up to date with industry developments About the Agency: MG OMD was established in 1990 as a challenger media agency (Manning Gottlieb Media) that placed craft, trust and performance at the heart of media planning and buying. Since joining Omnicom network’s OMG (Omnicom Media Group) in 1998, we have continued to retain our founding ethos of providing clients with bespoke approaches, unprecedented insight, specialism, security and transparency; helping our clients to use media to unlock their competitive advantage and deliver innovative, effective and award-winning work and campaigns that create difference that matters. MG OMD is the second-largest media agency in the UK. We are the most awarded media agency in both the history of the IPA Effectiveness Awards and Thinkbox’s TV Planning Awards and have this year been named as Agency of the Year in The Media Leader UK awards, Campaign Global awards and Campaign UK awards. With over 500 employees working across some of the UK’s leading brands including the John Lewis Partnership, Virgin Media O2, British Airways, Specsavers, HM Government, LNER, Sony Pictures and Age UK; it is our people who ultimately make the award-winning difference. So, true to our ethos, we work hard at creating a spirit and atmosphere that inspires our people to be considerate, honest, and professional whilst also being stimulating, imaginative and inspirational. We want people who are great to work with, fun to be with and who genuinely care; about each other, our clients, our media partners and doing great work. In return, we provide an amazingly collaborative culture, where open communication and an unwavering commitment to diversity of thinking, diversity of background and diversity of skillsets runs through everything we do. All backed up by the highest standards of training, development and support in the industry; so much so, that we have attained IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) CPD Gold Accreditation for the 13th year running and maintained our CPD Platinum Accreditation for the 7th consecutive year, showcasing our commitment to continuous professional development. We were also featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Our being named is completely based on the opinions and perspectives of our employees which makes the accolade all that more special. About the Agency: MG OMD was established in 1990 as a challenger media agency (Manning Gottlieb Media) that placed craft, trust and performance at the heart of media planning and buying. Since joining Omnicom network’s OMG (Omnicom Media Group) in 1998, we have continued to retain our founding ethos of providing clients with bespoke approaches, unprecedented insight, specialism, security and transparency; helping our clients to use media to unlock their competitive advantage and deliver innovative, effective and award-winning work and campaigns that create difference that matters. MG OMD is the second-largest media agency in the UK. We are the most awarded media agency in both the history of the IPA Effectiveness Awards and Thinkbox’s TV Planning Awards and have this year been named as Agency of the Year in The Media Leader UK awards, Campaign Global awards and Campaign UK awards. With over 500 employees working across some of the UK’s leading brands including the John Lewis Partnership, Virgin Media O2, British Airways, Specsavers, HM Government, LNER, Sony Pictures and Age UK; it is our people who ultimately make the award-winning difference. So, true to our ethos, we work hard at creating a spirit and atmosphere that inspires our people to be considerate, honest, and professional whilst also being stimulating, imaginative and inspirational. We want people who are great to work with, fun to be with and who genuinely care; about each other, our clients, our media partners and doing great work. In return, we provide an amazingly collaborative culture, where open communication and an unwavering commitment to diversity of thinking, diversity of background and diversity of skillsets runs through everything we do. All backed up by the highest standards of training, development and support in the industry; so much so, that we have attained IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) CPD Gold Accreditation for the 13th year running and maintained our CPD Platinum Accreditation for the 7th consecutive year, showcasing our commitment to continuous professional development. We were also featured in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Our being named is completely based on the opinions and perspectives of our employees which makes the accolade all that more special. Flexible Working At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30. We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work. Be Your Best We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at _ to let us know how we can support you. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on _

Position Title: Support Worker Location: Denton, Manchester Hourly Rate: £12.71 Hours Per Week: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8am 8pm (No weekends required) Vacancy Type: Permanent Job Reference: SOLOSAL ABOUT THE ROLE I am a young man in my early 20s with complex care needs. I use a powered wheelchair to move around, but my disability and care needs doesnt stop me having a fantastic sense of humour and a wonderful quality of life. I live at home with my family and our pet dog, Oscar. Its really important to us that you like dogs as Oscar is a huge part of our life and I love to take him out for walks. I play and coach powerchair football. This is a huge passion of mine. I enjoy being active and going out in the local community with my carers. I particularly enjoy going to the cinema and going out for food. When I am at home I enjoy watching football, watching films, playing on my X-box with...

Are you a warm and caring person looking for a meaningful career? Join our team in Wythenshawe, Manchester as a learning disabilities Support Worker. You don't need experience, full training and support will be given. You get to work for a not-for-profit care provider that has changed the lives of the people it supports for over 30 years. "The best thing about working here is the range of activities I get to do, today I am supporting Sam to go to the Zoo. Sam loves the animals and it's a really fun day. Tomorrow it's swimming with the girls and Sunday morning we will be off to church. I love my job!" - Maria, Support Worker We have a range of flexible hours to suit you and your family. The service supports individuals with learning disabilities and is located in Wythenshawe, Manchester with excellent public transport by bus and tram. We are only 20 minutes away from Sale, Chorlton, Didsbury, Cheadle and Manchester Airport. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010. Vacancy Reference Number: 93238 Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days 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 award. Gender is considered to be...

Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team 📍 Manchester City Council 💰 Up to £35 per hour 📅 Full-Time | Ongoing Contract 🏆 Work for an Outstanding Local Authority Make a Lasting Difference for Children Manchester City Council's Children's Services have been rated Outstanding by OFSTED, and we are currently looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the highly regarded Kinship Fostering Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in helping children remain connected to their families by assessing, supporting and developing kinship foster placements that provide stability, safety and positive outcomes. If you have strong assessment skills, fostering experience and a passion for supporting children within their wider family network, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Supervising Social Worker within the Kinship Fostering Team, you will: Complete comprehensive kinship fostering assessments Undertake court-directed assessments and prepare high-quality reports Assess the suitability of family members and connected persons as foster carers Provide ongoing support, supervision and guidance to approved kinship carers Work closely with children's social workers, legal teams and multi-agency partners Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, legislation and safeguarding procedures Participate in the duty rota as requi...

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Advanced Practitioner within the East Child & Family Team to work full time for Bradford Children & Families Trust. The salary for this Advanced Practitioner job is up to £49,282 per annum. Main duties: • Working closely with the Principal Social Worker, be an Advanced Practitioner within the team and service area for the improvement and development of good quality practice for the benefit of children, young people, and their families by modelling standards through motivating, nurturing and mentoring of staff., • To support less experienced Social Workers with the care proceedings process, which includes the quality assurance of reports and assessments for court, in conjunction with the court consultant., • Supporting the Team Manager to understand performance in the team, feeding back on strengths and areas of learning within the team, providing support through reflection, training and additional support to help improve services for children and families., • Undertake audit activity and moderation responsibilities, taking responsibility for the learning from these audits to be disseminated within own team/service linking in with the workforce and learning service area the delivery of learning and development workshops., • To be part of and undertake practice development projects, working with both colleagues, service users and stakeholders to deliver solutions to a complex range of issues. Identifying practice changes, resource implications and training required and feeding this back to the Principal Social Worker., • To support the team in the absence of the Team Manager in conjunction with the Duty Team Manager for the service area., • To lead on group reflective supervision with the team, undertake direct observations of practice and hold individual reflective practice discussions as set out within the agreed policy and supervision procedures, mapped against the PCF descriptors and the post qualifying practice standards to understand the quality of social work practice and the impact on service users., • Provide/offer expert opinion within the organisation, developing expertise in one or more areas of practice and acting as a member of a professional or Service Planning Group., • To work in conjunction with the Principal Social Worker and the Practice Supervisor forum to drive identified practice improvement and new initiatives and local and national agendas relating to social work, which will include delivering training to the wider service., • Liaise and promote positive relationships with colleagues, service users, partners and stake holders ensuring that there are opportunities for co-production of resources and learning and development opportunities., • To identify own development needs and participate in continuous professional development opportunities including attendance at mandatory workshops and enhanced learning opportunities including supervision, appraisals, and own directed learning in line with registration expectations for social work registered bodies., • Tracking the development and progression of team members to understand the training needs of individuals. This includes ensuring that the team are accessing training and development opportunities and how this is impacting in and influencing their practice., • Promote the priorities and policies of the trust, through active promotion and support and acting as a champion for the team and Bradford. Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practice. Requirements of this Advanced Practitioner: • A social Work Qualification or equivalent., • Understanding of relevant legislation., • Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Advanced Practitioner job is advertised by Neil Clements; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. JBRP1_UKTJ

Social Worker £39780 - £50726 per annum |£2,500 market supplement | Retention bonus up to 5,000! A council in the West Midlands is currently looking to recruit experienced social workers to join their ever-changing journey, and they would love you to come along for the ride as they are experiencing a positive change to the service. What was once a ship on choppy waters, the senior management have captained their team to shore and want to build on their success. The council has vacancies across various Childrens Teams, and with their hybrid working model included, they believe in a truly flexible approach to managing your work/life balance. The Benefits: • £39780.00- £50,726 per annum, • £2,500 market supplement, • Retention bonus up to 5,000!, • £6,500 relocation allowance, • Hybrid working model, • 30 days annual leave, • Working for a Good ratedcouncilIts been said that when people join the service they say it feels like they become part of the family, and with the work that theyve done so far and with the ambitions they have for the future, its a really exciting time to join this service and to become part of their Family. If you want to know more, please apply, or email Tommy on for more details (or call on07828 497 807). Leaders in Care can offer the highest rates, along with a service that has received 370 5* Google reviews this means weekly check ins, support on your placement, and a market leading timesheet & payroll system that means Fridays are no longer a stress of refreshing your bank to see if your money is coming! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.62 JBRP1_UKTJ

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Company: Bay View Contract: Casual Location: Capernwray, Carnforth Salary: £12.79 per hour We're seeking a flexible Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our Bay View team on a casual basis, covering shifts as needed. You'll work in one of our family-style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, supporting up to four young people. You'll help young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment and helping maintain our Good/Outstanding Ofsted standards. You must be 21+, hold a full UK driving licence, and have a Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People. Childcare Responsibilities: • Provide high-quality childcare that consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted National Standards and Bay View Childcare policies., • Help create and deliver individual care plans that support each young person's needs, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes., • Build positive, trusting relationships with children, understanding their backgrounds and supporting them through daily routines and activities., • Create a safe, inclusive, homely environment where children feel valued and supported., • Actively supervise young people, respond to signs of distress, and de-escalate conflicts in line with policy., • Maintain strong, professional communication with families, friends, and external professionals as required., • Promote a culture of trust, respect, and positive behaviour across the home for both children and staff., • Record all relevant information accurately, complete required paperwork, and follow safeguarding, health & safety, and risk assessment procedures., • Participate in activities with children, support meal preparation, and help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the home., • Fulfil all key-worker duties, including family communication, contributing to reviews, and ensuring each child is supported as an individual. Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. JBRP1_UKTJ

Description Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives. Location: St Botolphs, Worthing Salary: £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay of £1.62 per hour Contract: Bank What youll be doing:Do you want to make a meaningful difference?Southdown is a not-for-profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex. As a support worker youll encourage a sense of fun by supporting clients to access their community, including walks along the beach, cinema, shopping, and café visits, as well as activities within the service. Youll help clients to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care. Were looking for compassionate individuals to help build clients confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Assistant or Residential Care Worker, however, this is not essential and full training will be provided. The best thing about my job is the clients. Getting to know them, getting to know their characters and just enjoying life with them Karen, Southdown Support Worker. Service Description: St Botolphs is a supported living service for 8 adults with learning disabilities. The property has eight self-contained flats over two floors, with four flats on each floor. Each flat has a bedroom, lounge, kitchenette and a large walk-in shower room. Each floor of the property also has a large communal lounge and kitchen area, a fully adapted bathroom with bath and shower facilities, and outside space both upstairs (balcony) and downstairs (garden). The property is in a quiet road near local amenities and public transport. Our clients are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives and are supported to make the most of their local community while developing each clients choice, control and independence.Key ResponsibilitiesWhat you need for the role: • A patient, empathetic mindset., • A willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support and safeguarding, safety, risk management and health protocols., • Happy to support clients with intimate and personal care needs., • You live within reasonable commuting distance of the service location or be willing to relocate, • Physically fit and able to push a wheelchair, take long walks and help service users with tasks like bathing., • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown. What would be nice: • Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges., • Experience dealing with challenging situations (including managing clients who may exhibit aggressive behaviour or distress)., • An understanding of medication types, dosage, administration methods, and record-keeping practices., • Previous care experience, either professionally or with family members. Training:We offer full training for this position so you dont need direct experience. Youll also gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex. How to apply:Please click on the Apply Now button and fill out our simple one-page application form. Please note, should we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. JBRP1_UKTJ

AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays Occasional Worker Agreement - Casual Does attention to detail come naturally to you? Do you strive to make things perfect? In this role you’ll be working behind the scenes ensuring our rooms are nothing but perfection! Customer service is key, interacting with guests daily, your job is to make first impressions count. You will have high standards in terms of cleanliness and strive to meet tight deadlines. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about our bedrooms being spotless and well presented. If you’re looking for a role to keep you on your toes and keep you fit at the same time, this could be the role for you! We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview. If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training – you can view the most popular courses on our careers pages. • Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast., • Discounted stays for friends and family., • 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars., • Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled., • Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more., • Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme., • Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250., • A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign., • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing., • Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month., • Fully funded apprenticeship programmes., • Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role., • Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior/Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £31,151.66 - £37,949.69 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, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme, and Medical Cash Plan Location: Office Based - Hull Covering Area: Hull, East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area. The team office is based in Melton and we support a hybrid model of working with some flexibility to work from home. There is an expectation that staff travel to the regional office in Sheffield on occasion and that foster parents and children are visited within their home. 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 leading 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., • Supervise, 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 carers 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's records 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 across the Yorkshire/Humberside/Lincs area, • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations, • Full driving licence We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so 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 a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. JBRP1_UKTJ

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services, including: • Family Assessment, • Childrens Residential, • 16+ Supported Living, • Learning Disabilities All of our services are designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families. Our Mission At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support. Your Role as a BANK Support Worker within Family Assessment: Conduct assessments to help families develop and maintain a safe and nurturing environment. • Safeguard children and parents through continuous assessment and planning., • Build trusting relationships with families, offering ongoing guidance and encouragement., • Support parents to reach their full potential, enabling them to provide care that meets a "good enough standard"., • Deliver daily support, offer crisis management, and assist in the development of parenting skills., • Mentor and advise parents to help them build long-term stability and resilience., • Monitor and observe parent-child interactions, contributing to healthy attachment and child development., • Engage in activities that strengthen family bonds and promote positive behaviour., • Maintain clear, comprehensive written records of observations, family goals, and documentation., • Advocate for families by working with community resources and professional services., • Operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of emotional awareness., • Handle challenges with resilience, adaptability, and a child-focused approach. Our Ideal Candidate should: • Level 3 Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma is desirable, but not essentialfull training provided, • Experience working with families in a residential or supported environment, • A genuine desire to help and support others, with a commitment to a career in supporting families., • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with good literacy skills., • Patient and empathetic towards the complex issues and challenges families may face., • Prioritises the safety and well-being of children., • Nurturing and supportive, with effective mentoring skills., • Experienced in safeguarding and creating a safe, stable environment., • Self-motivated, able to work well under pressure, and adaptable to changing circumstances., • Able to apply transferable skills from relevant life or professional experience., • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and professionals., • Always acts in a professional manner, and stays calm under pressure. What We Offer: Excellent Pay & Rewards • We recognise your skills with structured Salary Grades that reflect your Experience and Qualications, • Our Pay Structures are at the forefront of National Pay Standards. Career Progression & Development Excellent Opportunities for career progression pathways creating opportunities from; • Support worker, • Senior Support Worker, • Team Leader, • Deputy Manager, • Registered Manager, • Service Manager Comprehensive Training & Qualifications • Full induction program before you start., • Service specific training to refine and enhance your skills., • We fully fund your training and qualifications through our Nationally Accredited Training Centre. Wellbeing Program • Access to excellent employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development. A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment • With strong management support and supervision, you will always have the guidance, encouragement, that give you the tools and confidence that you need to thrive in your role and career. Are you Ready to Start Your Career in Social Care? Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community! **Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. JBRP1_UKTJ

Behaviour Support & Pastoral Roles in Salford Primary Schools Behaviour Mentors | Sports Coaches | Psychology Graduates | Counsellors | Youth Workers | Teaching Assistants Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning? Do you have experience supporting young people through challenging behaviour, social and emotional needs, or mental health? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Salford that are looking for dedicated individuals to support children who need positive role models, encouragement, and consistency throughout the school day. The Role Every day is different, but responsibilities may include: Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs. Building positive relationships with children who require emotional or behavioural support. Supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, ASD, trauma, and other additional needs. Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils regulate their emotions. Delivering mentoring, intervention sessions, and confidence-building activities. Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to help pupils thrive. We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have Experience As A: Behaviour Mentor Sports Coach Psychology Graduate Counsellor or Counselling Student Youth Worker Teaching Assistant Learning Support Assistant Residential Support Worker Family Support Worker Social Care Worker Support Worker Children's Mental Health Practitioner Alternative Provision Worker Whether your experience comes from schools, sports clubs, youth work, residential care, or community settings, we'd love to speak with you. What We're Looking For A genuine passion for supporting children. Calm, patient and resilient approach. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experience working with children or young people (preferred but not essential for the right candidate). Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. What We Offer Competitive daily pay based on experience. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities. Long-term and permanent positions available. Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant. Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience. The chance to make a real difference in children's lives every single day. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact children's futures while developing your own career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team making a difference in primary schools across Salford

Senior Residential Children’s Worker Location: Middleton, Greater Manchester Salary: Up to £35,560 per annum Hours: Full-time, permanent We are working in partnership with a well established children’s care provider to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Middleton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, well run home that opened last year and has already achieved a ‘Good’ rating in all areas from Ofsted. The service currently supports three settled young people, offering a stable and nurturing environment for both staff and children. You will play a key role within a supportive team, with clear progression routes and the opportunity to step into a Deputy Manager position in the near future. Role Responsibilities • Lead shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people and staff, • Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with individual care plans, • Support and guide junior staff, promoting best practice across the team, • Contribute to staff meetings, supervisions, and ongoing development, • Safeguard young people and respond appropriately to any concerns, • Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external professionals, • Maintain accurate records and uphold strict confidentiality standards, • Support across other homes where required Requirements • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), • Full UK driving licence (essential), • Experience within children’s residential care (EBD preferred), • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills What’s on Offer • Clear and genuine career progression pathways, • Funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, • Enhanced overtime rates, • Free meals during shifts, • Ongoing training and professional development Interested? If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people, apply today and we will be in contact. Know someone suitable? Refer a friend, family member or colleague and receive a cash bonus as our way of saying thank you. Ref: (phone number removed)

Social Worker | Child Protection / Child in Need Team | Salford Council | £39 per hour Salford Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection and Child in Need Team on an agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and child-focused service committed to safeguarding children, strengthening families and achieving positive outcomes through purposeful intervention. Working within a busy frontline team, you will undertake a varied caseload involving children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans, completing assessments and interventions that promote safety, stability and long-term positive change for children and their families. Role Overview As a Social Worker within the Child Protection and Child in Need Team, you will be responsible for assessing risk, planning interventions and working in partnership with children, families and multi-agency professionals to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. You will manage cases from assessment through to longer-term planning, using relationship-based practice to improve outcomes and reduce risk. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload of children and families subject to Child in Need and Child Protection processes. Undertake statutory assessments, including Child and Family Assessments, to identify needs, strengths and risks. Complete Section 47 enquiries and work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children at risk of significant harm. Develop, implement and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans that are outcome-focused and child-centred. Undertake direct work with children and families to understand their lived experiences and support positive change. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, meetings and court proceedings where required. Attend and contribute to strategy discussions, core groups, Child Protection Conferences and multi-agency meetings. Ensure statutory visits, case recordings and assessments are completed within required timescales. Work in partnership with education, health, police and other professionals to deliver coordinated interventions. Maintain accurate and timely case recording in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. Benefits Competitive pay rate of £39 per hour. Opportunity to work within an established frontline safeguarding service. Varied and rewarding caseload across Child in Need and Child Protection work. Supportive management structure and regular supervision. Collaborative multi-agency working environment. The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families within Salford. Requirements Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent). Current registration with Social Work England. Previous experience within Children's Frontline Services, including Child Protection and Child in Need. Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and risk assessment processes. Experience completing Section 47 enquiries and managing Child Protection plans. Ability to build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Interested? If you're an experienced frontline Social Worker looking for your next agency opportunity within a supportive safeguarding service, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact: Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips - (phone number removed) OR

Have a spare room and a big heart? You could transform a child’s life – and your own as a Foster Carer. We’re Sparks Fostering, rated Outstanding for leadership by Ofsted, and we’re looking for Foster Carers across Manchester and surrounding counties who can provide a safe and supportive home to a child or young person. You don’t need special qualifications — just a willingness to learn, a nurturing heart, and space in your home. What We Offer: Pay & Financial Support £500–£1000 + per week per child (current average fee is £750/week, including for newly approved carers) £1,500 approval bonus after panel £200 loyalty bonus every year you remain approved Two weeks paid respite per year Two weeks bridging payments to support gaps between placements Generous tax relief for foster carers Grants & Extras Up to £300 child welcome grant for each new placement Up to £450 per child per year for birthdays & religious festivals Holiday grant up to £300 twice yearly per child £20+ per week saved for each child, paid to them when placement ends Training & Ongoing Support Weekly 1:1 support from your social worker Additional weekly support per child Matching support from a dedicated support worker £50 per month training & events allowance Specialist training, first aid & de-escalation training Therapy, counselling & tuition for children fully funded What You’ll Do: As a foster carer, you’ll care for a child who cannot live with their birth family. Your role is to provide stability, safety, and love — we provide everything else. You’ll attend training, work with a social worker, and be part of a supportive fostering team. Requirements: A spare bedroom in your home Age 21 or older Based in England Willing to undertake a background check and assessment process Commitment to caring for children in need Additional Benefits: Work from home Next Steps: Interested in finding out more? - Click Apply Now! We’d love to hear from you — even if you're just exploring your options

SGO - Co Ordinator Social Worker Location: Salford Salary: £39.152 - £46,142 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Social Worker position in the Special Guardianship Service within the Salford Fostering Service as a full-time permanent post. We are a friendly and stable team working with children and families who have special guardianship orders. We work closely with Special Guardians, birth parents and children, and their support networks - offering advice, guidance and therapeutic-informed support to sustain placements. We are a small team sitting within the wider Fostering Service and work across the service to achieve positive outcomes for all Foster carers and Special Guardians. We cover the local authority area, currently through a combination of office based and home working arrangements, in line with Salford City Council guidance. You will be office based for the duration of the induction period. You will have access to the Co-wheels car club. There is a requirement to be able to work outside the local authority area where carers reside elsewhere in England. This Social Worker role is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to contribute to the development of Special Guardianship services in Salford. You will receive a comprehensive office based induction and be supported through regular 1:1 supervision, Personal Development reviews, regular team and service meetings, and access to learning and development opportunities. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to manage and prioritise their own caseload, whilst working as a member of the team. You will need to be qualified and professionally registered as a social worker, have knowledge of current legislation and regulations, and have demonstrated your experience and abilities in respect of working in partnership with children, young people, families and partner agencies. You will support the team by responding to and undertaking a variety of contacts and referrals and assessments, including Fostering Duty; providing advice and information to colleagues and external professionals; collaboratively working using the Family Partnership Model within the Local Authority. Your role is to support placements for children and young people, including: working with complex families who may be in the child in need, child protection, and legal arenas; completing special guardianship assessments of applicants; co-ordinating support arrangements and adoption support fund applications; undertaking annual reviews of support plans; delivering workshops, training, and facilitating support groups; and making onward referrals. You will need to understand the support needs and legislation that applies to SGO families who live in England, the UK, and internationally. The role will require you to complete support needs assessments to identify areas of support for families. You will need to be flexible and able to undertake visits and attend multi-agency meetings. You will attend court and be skilled in completing assessments and reports for court. We are looking for applicants who will be confident in working with children and young people in sometimes difficult situations, their carers, birth parents, and other professionals. You will have knowledge of therapeutic parenting or have a willingness to learn about this style of parenting, and be able to offer proactive support and reflection regarding children's presentation and behaviours linking to attachment, secure base and trauma related theory. Our commitment to you is a competitive package, outstanding support from experienced managers, a manageable workload, regular supervision, quality training and the opportunity to build on your strengths and develop your skills. Ofsted published the recent inspection report, and Salford's Children's Services has been rated overall as 'Good', but with an 'Outstanding' rating for our care leaver support and 'Outstanding' for leadership. Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the Gov website for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council's primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salford Fostering Service, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. https://www.greater.jobs/job/75813213

Professional Male Support Worker Manchester From £13.75 per hour depending on experience Shift pattern: 4-6 hours per shift A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle along with business insurance is a requirement. As a company we are unable to provide sponsorship for overseas candidates, including, graduate visas, sponsorship visas and student visas. At the request of our young male clients, we require males only who are proactive, bubbly and observant. Our clients are looking for reliable, supportive and outgoing support workers to assist them in their day to day lives, whether that's getting out and about, getting involved in activities or just having a fun and vibrant day! Our clients have a variety of hobbies, such as sports, shopping, heading to the gym and getting out into the community etc. Usual daily tasks / needs include daily living skills, calendar management, assisting with cooking and cleaning and facilitating / attending appointments. Why choose us? • Prestige Nursing & Care North Manchester have been operating for 16 years, are family run, and have grown every year during that time. We don't have any of our colleagues travelling from home to home, no more feeling rushed, and giving you more time to spend with your client.....in fact, we don't do POP INS full stop, it's a minimum 4 hour shift. We are super organised and create your rotas for you in 7 WEEK BLOCKS, minimum. No more getting your rota on a Sunday for that very week. Our office team are really relaxed and supportive, we're here to support you as much as our clients. We have a variety of work and shifts all over Manchester, this will support you as a valued colleague to have a healthy work / life balance. We are specialists in what we do and are proud of the care that we deliver. The work you do and the clients you support are varied, interesting and you'll learn a lot as well as building relationships over a period of time. * Everyone uses us for their care packages, such as Solicitors, Case Managers, ICB's, and our local council's. Take a look at what some of our colleagues here say about us..... "Great place to work. I always have good shifts and lots of hours to work around my family life" "The office staff are fantastic! they are so supportive, approachable and welcoming" "The communication is great with your shifts and training, and you're paid for all training!" "I would recommend working at Prestige Nursing & Care to everyone" Do you need experience? As much as experience is highly preferred for all of our roles, we do consider applicants that have come from other care related roles as we do offer excellent and high standard training. In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference. By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing is collecting, processing, and using your personal data for managing your application. For more information, please visit our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website.

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