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Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Holkham House in Redhill and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of adult people with a learning disability.You'll be looked after, with a fulfilling career where you're valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork. There's also a range of training and development options available to help you achieve your career aspirations, allowing you to grow and succeed as a Support Worker and beyond.What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to adult people with a Learning Disability , using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you've made someone's life better.This is a permanent full - time position, 35 hours a week contract, working on shifts between the hours of 7 am and 10pm, including weekends on a rota basis. This vacancy require female candidates to apply to support the female residents in the most efficient manner. Where you will be workingLocation : Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJYou will be working at the Holkham House , a Learning Disability and Autism service that provides a specialist residential service for men and women with a range of learning disabilities, including autism and sensory and communication impairments.You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with a learning disability who require a high level of support to live within a community setting and will continue to require this longer term. Service users may be transitioning from children's residential services, education, moving out of the family home.The aim of the service is to encourage individuals to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing meaningful social networks and developing robust coping strategies.What You'll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base salary of £23,860.20The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parkingAbout us:Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosureTPBN1_UKTJ

Package Description: Are you ready to make a real difference in someones life? Are you ready to take the lead and make a meaningful difference in peoples lives? Were looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to work within our supported living services in Bordon Hampshire, delivering and overseeing high-quality support for three individuals with learning disabilities and/or difficulties, autism, and complex needs.In this role, youll support people to live as independently as possible within their own home, promoting choice, control, and inclusion in everyday life .Youll play a key role in ensuring each person receives tailored, person-centred support that reflects their goals, preferences, and aspirations .Reporting to the Service Manager, youll divide your time between hands-on support and leadership or administrative responsibilities .Youll support the coordination of the service, guide and mentor staff, and ensure the service runs smoothly, safely, and in line with best practice and regulatory standards . This is a varied and rewarding role where you can have a direct and lasting impact.About the people youll be supporting :Youll be supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or difficulties, autism, and complex needs. Each person has their own unique personality, communication style, routines, and level of independence.Some people enjoy being active in their local community, attending activities, or building social connections, while others prefer quieter, structured, home-based routines .Your role is to enable each person to live the life they choose supporting them with daily living skills, communication, emotional regulation, and decision - making, while promoting independence wherever possible .Youll use a person-centred and proactive approach, including positive behaviour support where appropriate, to ensure individuals feel safe, understood, and valued in their own home .Youll also work closely with families, carers, and external professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support, ensuring that each persons needs are met in a holistic and respectful way .Where youll be working:This full-time role is based in our supported living service in Bordon Hampshire.Youll combine shift-based support with dedicated time for leadership and administrative duties, playing a key role in maintaining high standards and ensuring the service operates effectively .As an Agincare employee youll enjoy :£13.75 per hourRefer a friend scheme earn up to £500Outstanding career developmentFully funded training and career developmentBlue Light card discount packageCompany pension schemeWhat is required from you?A minimum of 12 months on your right to workFull UK Drivers licencelevel 2 in Health and Social Care and willing to work towards level 3How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support .As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following;Encouraging people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.Supporting Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.Communicating - effectively communicate using peoples chosen methodsEngaging - promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of lifeSpecialising - supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approachesRecording - keeping accurate records &reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to managementTeam player Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.About AgincareAgincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members , and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services . Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers , delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant , we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community . All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careersAll of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.Subject to terms and conditionsTPBN1_UKTJ

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Join a children's social care service rated Good by Ofsted, where strong practice, supportive leadership and positive outcomes for children are recognised. Alongside your own workload, you will contribute to good practice in the team by offering mentoring, consultation and support to colleagues, stu

Family Assessment Support Worker. BSN& Co are recruiting Family Assessment Support Workers for a residential assessment setting on a flexible temporary basis, with potential permanent opportunities. Role Overview – Family Assessment Support Worker.

Social Work Improvement Lead Children's Services | Surrey Make a Difference Where It Matters Most. Are you an experienced and inspirational leader in children's social care, passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families? We are looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead our multi-agency Family Safeguarding Hub. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape decision-making at the front door of Children's Services, ensuring vulnerable children receive the right support at the right time through effective partnership working and strong professional leadership. About the Role As Service Manager, you will lead a highly skilled multi-agency team, working alongside colleagues from Children's Services, Early Help, Police, Health and wider safeguarding partners to ensure timely, effective and proportionate responses to concerns about children. You will drive service performance, quality assurance and continuous improvement, creating a culture of excellence that delivers positive outcomes for children, young people and families. You'll also play a key role in developing innovative practice, embedding relationship-based approaches and strengthening partnerships across the safeguarding system. Leadership & Resource Management You will lead and develop a team of specialist professionals and advisors within the Family Safeguarding Hub, creating a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement. Through effective leadership, coaching and support, you will empower teams to deliver excellent safeguarding outcomes for children and families. In addition, you will have responsibility for a staffing budget of approximately £1.5 million, ensuring resources are managed effectively to maximise service delivery and value for money. What You'll Bring We're looking for a strategic and resilient leader who can: Inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams. Build strong and effective partnerships across agencies. Lead services through change and continuous improvement. Use performance and quality assurance information to improve outcomes. Demonstrate sound professional judgement in complex safeguarding environments. Champion relationship-based practice and strengths-based approaches with children and families About You You will be a qualified Social Worker with substantial management experience in statutory children's services and a proven track record of delivering high-quality services that improve the lives of children and young people. You'll bring excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills, alongside a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy and practice Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to lead a critical service at the heart of children's safeguarding, influence strategic developments across the partnership, and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families across Surrey. If you're an ambitious and values-driven leader ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams covering the Reigate, Woking and Weybridge areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £54,464 - £57,864 per annum. This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerA New Way of Working in Surrey - connecting with local communities and empowering families. Surrey's is embedding the Family First Partnership and will launch our new service models in the autumn as part of our ongoing transformation of Children's Services. Working alongside colleagues from our Assessment, Family Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Partnership teams, Family Help will provide a more integrated approach to supporting children, young people and families. This means fewer handovers, stronger relationships and more coordinated support, with teams able to respond flexibly as families' needs change. As you are applying for a role within one of the services coming together to form our new Family Help service, we wanted to make you aware of these exciting developments. Joining us now means you'll have the opportunity to help shape and be part of this new way of working from the very beginning. About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our Good Ofsted judgement, which highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect… Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation.Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experienceSurrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model?Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities

This is a full‑time, permanent role with a starting salary of £31,659 per annum, based on a 36‑hour week, plus enhanced rates of pay for weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑in duties. We also welcome applications from those interested in part-time working as the role can be offered at 18 hours per week, with the salary adjusted on a pro rata basis. Applewood is a welcoming, family‑focused children's residential home based in Tadworth. We support children and young people aged 5-18 who may have a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and additional needs. All children and young people have bespoke care packages designed around them as individuals. At Applewood, we pride ourselves on being a warm and inclusive place where children and young people can make friends, build confidence, and feel at home. We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and flexible Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team. As a 24/7 service operating all year round, our roles work on a rota basis. Rotas are usually agreed four weeks in advance and may include a combination of early shifts (starting at 7am), late shifts (starting at 2pm), and sleep‑ins. We'll talk through shift patterns and rotas during the recruitment process so you're clear on what to expect. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government, salary‑related pension Up to 5 days of carers' leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption, and dependants' leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Access to a learning and development hub with a wide range of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts, including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Relocation bonus Refer‑a‑friend payment of £750 as a thank you for finding the right Residential Worker About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will work closely with children and young people to support their daily lives, wellbeing, and development. You'll help create a safe and nurturing environment where they feel valued, listened to, and able to build friendships, while developing the skills that will support and prepare them for adulthood. You will: Provide person‑centred care tailored to each child or young person's individual needs Support children and young people with personal and intimate care needs in a sensitive and respectful way Enable children and young people to engage in meaningful activities, experiences, and opportunities, both at home and in the community Work in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals, including our Children with Disabilities (CWD) social work teams and other council services Act as an advocate for the children and young people you support, ensuring their voices are heard and respected Adapt confidently to changing and sometimes challenging situations, always keeping the child at the centre of your practice Provide physical support and safe manual handling to meet children and young people's mobility and care needsAbout You We're looking for someone who: Is flexible, adaptable, and calm, in a variety of situations, some of which may be challenging due to the complex needs of the children and young people we support Brings energy, empathy, patience and a positive outlook to their work Is committed to putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do Is a team player, and able to work well as part of a supportive team Has strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with families and professionalsAt Applewood, we value the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting others. If you have experience supporting young people, whether in education, special educational needs settings, youth work, or community roles- this experience would be highly transferable into the role and a future career with us. Depending on the needs of the children and young people at any given time, you may work either within the main home or within our 'pod placement', which is a one‑bed solo provision. Staff to children ratios will vary in line with the complexity and level of support required. Supporting You We will support and invest in you to achieve the mandatory, nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (within two years of starting), if you do not already hold this qualification. We have a proven track record of supporting staff to successfully complete their qualification and are proud of the achievements of all the staff we invest in. Gaining this qualification will unlock opportunities to progress to a Senior Residential Worker role (starting at £34,660 per annum) and will help you build the skills and confidence needed to be an effective Residential Worker. We offer a clearly defined career pathway with progression opportunities within our expanding children's residential service, Working in children's residential services is a valuable gateway to developing a career within care. We offer a clearly defined career pathway and progression opportunities as well as access to a range of learning and development resources. Our Requirements Due to our legal obligations, we can only accept applications from people 22 years old and above. This role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification. If you do not currently hold this qualification (or equivalent) but are successful in the interview and meet the enrolment criteria (including English and Maths skills), you will be enrolled in a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, subject to funding. In addition to the above, to meet the criteria of the Level 3 Diploma, you must have lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years and you must also have the right to remain and work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the study programme. Failure to achieve the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or losing your right to remain and work in the United Kingdom may result in the termination of your employment. We are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship at this time. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our residential workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle, to support our young people to attend appointments, activities or trips as agreed. This role involves supporting children and young people who may present with behaviours of concern. In certain circumstances, and only as a last resort, this may require the use of restrictive physical intervention (restraint) to ensure the safety of our children, young people, yourself, or others in the home. Restrictive physical interventions are not a routine part of the role, and every effort should be made to manage situations through de‑escalation and preventative strategies. However, it is an important safeguarding measure that staff must be willing and able to use when there is no safer alternative. Full training will be provided to ensure any intervention taught is from an accredited provider and authorised and approved by the local authority. Encouraging staff to support children and young people proportionately and appropriately to minimise harm and maximise safety to all. What Next? Applications will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 10-15 min), and if successful following this, invited to meet us at one of our homes for an interview. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities

Surrey aims to work alongside families, to respect families and their rights, to work with them in partnership and with their informed consent, to recognise their strengths and help them identify their needs. Our overarching duty is to promote the upbringing of children within their families, where this is compatible with the welfare of the children. Social workers in Surrey will be supported to develop high levels of skill in motivational practice which they will use to help parents identify the aspects of their lives/behaviours that they want to change and provide the help and support to families, on a partnership basis, that they need to support them in their change. Specific areas of work will vary depending on the team but will include: -triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's health/development or significant harm, with appropriate information from referrers and the consent of the family (except when over-ridden by a team manager to protect a child from further significant harm); -to provide an assessment of the needs of family members, their strengths and any risks to children's health/development or significant harm to the child/ren and develop SMART plans that will meet the needs of family members and reduce risks to children, in conjunction with children and their families; -to work with partners to meet those needs and monitor progress via child in need and core group meetings involving families, young people and relevant professionals. -to conduct child protection investigations where a multi-agency strategy discussion considers there are grounds to believe the child has or is likely to suffer significant harm and to involve families in developing plans for change which will reduce the risk of significant harm and keep children in their families wherever possible. -where children cannot be adequately cared for within their families or their families cannot be engaged to access services that would support them to change and the significant harm threshold is reached, to initiate discussions to seek agreement for s20 or initiate planned or emergency legal proceedings to ensure children are protected in line with departmental policy, procedures and relevant legislation. -to work with colleagues in commissioning, fostering and adoption to identify high quality placements for children that will promote keeping children with their siblings and engage in timely care planning so children are placed in stable long-term homes where their health and development as well as education and training needs are supported and they can strengthen their resilience to lead a happy and stable adult life-ensure that social work case records, assessments, plans and documentation for all children and young people for whom the worker is responsible are effectively maintained in line with practice standards and organisational policy and procedure.-foster good relationships with legal services and local family courts to manage efficient and effective Legal Planning Meeting, Public Law Outline and court proceedings where attempts to support children to remain within their families have not been successful. -promote purposeful social work practice, following the service's parenting/group work programmes, and undertake regular clinical and case work supervision that is reflective and outlines clearly the next steps to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.-manage effective communication of practice, service and organisational issues within the team and work collaboratively across other social work teams, services and with partners to provide high-level integrated support to children and families.-ensure that in all aspects of work that the views, feelings and wishes of children, young people and their parents /carers are taken seriously and used to appropriately inform their care plans and development and performance of services. Casework Management Provide high quality relationship based social work services to children and families at tier 4 level of Surrey Safeguarding Children Board's Effective Family Resilience criteria. Safeguarding Understand the forms of abuse and neglect that children can be exposed to and differentiate clearly between significant impairment and significant harm Use motivational interviewing skills to try to engage parents in changing their behaviours that can cause impairment to their children's development or significant harm and engage appropriate adult services to support them to change. Assessment and Review To undertake strengths based assessments of immediate and wider family members and engage them in developing plans that will meet the needs of children and that are SMART To ensure plans are revised and reviewed regularly and inform manager of any escalations or risks and also any improvements To ensure children are looked after are placed in permanent alternative families as soon as it is ascertained that their needs cannot be met and that their wishes and feelings are included in plans. * To ensure looked after children's health and development, their education training and preparation for independence are advanced and their needs for contact with family members, siblings and friends is prioritised The role holder works under the supervision of more experienced staff and may take on responsibility for the supervision of non-professionally qualified staff, following appropriate training on staff supervision and assessment of competence. The complexity of tasks undertaken by the post holder will be determined by level of skill and experience of the worker and children and families presenting needs through discussion in supervision. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £49,464 - £52,864 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee Access to bespoke learning programmes via our dedicated Children's Services Academy to empower and enrich your practice 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerOur Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Looked After Children's Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? This role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will mentor less experienced practitioners in the team and support the Team Manager by leading on some areas of practice, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will undertake more complex work, some of which you will do jointly with less experienced social workers and enable their learning. You will contribute to team plans and support the Team Manager. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experienceSurrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer 3 application questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children.The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 30.08.2026 with interviews to follow. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

The starting salary for this position is £33,552 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This opportunity is offered on a full time, permanent basis. We are looking for a positive and creative individual to join the Family Safeguarding Team as a Family Support Worker to help make a difference to our children and family's lives. When not working with our residents in the community we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service by coming together for 2 days a week in the office. Please note, the contractual location for this role is Reigate. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team Surrey Children's Service believes that the welfare of children and their families is paramount. Team members are positive, enthusiastic and supportive; committed to the provision of a quality service for children and their carers. We are looking for people with similar qualities to join us. About the Role As a Family Support Worker you will support Social Workers in the team, working intensively and in a planned way with children, their family or carers and other agencies and services. Supporting children and families to achieve their potential will be central to all you do. You will undertake direct work with children, parenting work and potentially group work. As well as this, you will need to be able to work in partnership and use your skills to engage with children in a meaningful way. We use motivational techniques to engage families in creating positive change. As a member of our team, you will be working alongside partners, agencies and the voluntary sector to support children and their families in the community. Surrey Children's Services provide training to ensure competence and professional development. We will ensure that you receive a full induction and monthly supervision. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: An understanding of working with children who are in need of support or protection Experience of working directly with children and young people and able to show how this work has resulted in positives outcomes Ability to engage with families/carers and children, as well as supporting Social Workers in managing risk and effecting positive change Good written and verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle Commitment to working with families most days of your working week; the majority of the work we do is best completed in person As part of the application process you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions: What has motivated you to apply for this role? Describe your experience of working directly with children and young people. How do you approach engaging with families, carers, and children-especially in situations where there may be resistance or risk? Give an example of a time you used motivational techniques or similar approaches to help a family make meaningful progress.An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/08/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

Wake Night Support Worker Location: Smallfield, Surrey Rate: £13.03 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Smallfield supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration) Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies

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