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Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!\n\n Basic Salary: £31,151.66 - £37,949.69 per annum (Dependent upon experience) \nBenefits: 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 \nLocation: Office Based - Hull \nCovering Area: Hull, East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire \n\n Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are excited to invite a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our vibrant team at Foster Care Associates. Based in Melton, we support a hybrid working model that allows for some flexibility to work from home. You will occasionally travel to our regional office in Sheffield and visit foster parents and children in their homes. \n\nAbout Us\n\n Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is a leading fostering agency and part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest networks of children's service providers. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children. \n\n From our humble beginnings in Worcestershire, we have grown into one of the country's most respected independent fostering agencies. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we pride ourselves on being a supportive family for every child and foster parent we serve. \n\nYour Role and Responsibilities\n\n As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, you will: \n\n • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.\n, • Supervise, support, and monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.\n, • Ensure foster parents understand their roles, responsibilities, and the standards expected of them.\n, • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.\n, • Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs such as respite, activities, and therapy.\n, • Maintain compliance with documentation for each child and foster parent.\n, • Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding individual care packages.\n, • Encourage the participation of children/young people in agency development and community resources.\n, • Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.\n, • A Social Work qualification.\n, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.\n, • Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.\n, • A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.\n, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Yorkshire/Humberside/Lincs area.\n, • Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.\n

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to support our team here at Animed Veterinary Centre. Animed is a two branch RCVS accredited training practice based in sunny Whitstable on the Kent coast. As a practice we encourage our nurses to work to their full potential giving them great job satisfaction on a daily basis. We really appreciate the brilliant value nurses bring to the clinic, clients and patients. Within this role there is the opportunity to promote and run your own nurse consults aswell as doing schedule 3 procedures. This is a part time position working 30 hours a week on a 6 month fixed term contract. Your working hours will be between 8am-7pm, Monday to Friday (days can be discussed) plus a 1:4 share of the weekend rota (Saturdays only). We are a two site practice and shifts may be at main site or branch site depending on the rota. At CVS, caring is what we do. As a Veterinary Nurse, you'll be at the heart of promoting pet wellness—monitoring patients' health, supporting their recovery, and offering reassurance to the people who love them. Because for us, caring isn't just a job—it's in our nature. We put our people first—because when you're supported, you can deliver the very best care. With industry-leading learning, hands-on training, and guidance, you'll have everything you need to grow your skills and confidence. Whether you're looking to progress in your current role or explore new career pathways, CVS is the place to nurture your future career. About you No two days will be the same, you will: • Be passionate about delivering exceptional care to both our patients and their owners every day., • Support the outcome of patients care in all aspects of clinical work as part of the team., • Ensure Quality is maintained by keeping our practice in excellent condition- ensuring quality of care and the best possible outcomes for every patient, • Learn, develop and grow with us, taking advantage of ongoing training and development opportunities offered by CVS and our practice., • Contribute to creating a positive environment, fostering a friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture., • Communicate with confidence, use your exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—to build strong, lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the pets they love. The benefits At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join us, you'll get: • RCVS fees paid in full, • Generous CPD allowance, Knowledge Hub access, BSAVA library, and funded advanced training opportunities, • Excellent Nursing Career Pathway, • Up to 33 days holiday (with the option to buy/sell), • Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, and enhanced family leave policies, • Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food, and medications Join us at CVS We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up. Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health. Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice. We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.

A leading independent fostering agency is looking for a dedicated Fostering Home Finding Administrator based in Bristol. This full-time role offers a competitive annual salary up to £26,100, along with benefits such as private healthcare and a company pension scheme, while fostering a supportive en

The postholder will collect feedback, monitor foster carer needs, and contribute to enhancing carer satisfaction and retention rates. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to fostering positive outcomes for children in care. Wax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a

Swiis Foster Care is a national leading Independent Fostering Agency, with consistently excellent Ofsted inspections based on the high-quality service provided to our foster carers and children and young people in our care. Swiis Foster Care is one of the only remaining family-owned independent fost

The role involves conducting high-quality assessments to ensure the best placements for vulnerable children, supervising foster carers, and managing complex situations. A recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Kinship Social Worker to join their Fostering Service in the UK.

A prominent fostering agency in Cambridgeshire seeks compassionate support workers to assist children with additional needs. Responsibilities include supervising in family contact sessions and providing personal care when necessary.

A recruitment agency is seeking a confident business support officer to assist with the fostering connected person and special guardian assessment service. Prior experience in Social Care/Social Work is required.

This part-time role involves supervising a caseload of foster carers and ensuring quality care for children. The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience with children in care and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

The Role: Are you ready for a change? As a specialist foster carer with Team Fostering you could change the lives of children and young people who are ready to move on from residential care. Please note: Foster carers registered with Team Fostering undertake the role on a self‑employed basis and a

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Please note that salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours.We have an excellent opportunity for a number of cleaning positions available across East Dunbartonshire within our Education and Corporate estate.There are a variety of full time and part time positions, including morning a

As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways. The

Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.

Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You can also expect to sup

Coastal North Social Care Team - Average caseload: 25. Forest Heath Social Care Team - Average caseload: 30. Haverhill Social Care Team - Average caseload: 30.

Support Worker - Children & Young People.Days, Long Days, Sleep-ins & Waking Nights - Flexible Patterns.We are currently recruiting Support Workers to work across a variety of settings throughout East Sussex, including:.Specialist and Supported Living Provisions.This is a temporary role with

Complete a range of fostering assessments including Connected Carer assessments (Form K), Mainstream Fostering assessments (Form F), Regulation 24 assessments, viabilities, and initial visits, ensuring all work is completed to statutory timescales. Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agenc

Key Responsibilities Supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs Promoting a safe, structured, and supportive living environment Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour in line with care plans Supporting daily routines, activities, and personal

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Details as per following: Consultant Social Worker - Children in Care £42ph Hybrid / Expectations to work from the office 3 days / week Beacon House, White House Rd, Ipswich IP1 5PB Consultant Social Worker for children in care proceedings and children who are in long term care or for whom permanen

We focus on ensuring children receive timely support and reduce the number of children we have coming into local authority care.

Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more. Lead on child-in-need and edge-of-care cases to prevent escalation.

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or another relevant subject would be preferred. Assisting with the completion of care plans, risk assessments, reviews and incident & accident reporting, as well as ensuring these documents are strictly adhered to by yourself and your colleagues. P

In this role, you will be responsible for screening referrals and completing Care Act assessments, ensuring young people receive appropriate, person-centred care and support plans. The team supports young people aged 14 and above who meet Care Act eligibility criteria, helping them move from childre

Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards of care.

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Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. Complete Care Act assessments for young people transitioning from Children’s to Adult Services. PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.

Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more. Develop and review care/support plans tailored to individual needs.

Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Social Care Team in Stowmarket.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable.

We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Children in Care team based in Whitstable If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. The postholder

Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Duty Regulation 24 & Viability Assessor (Fostering) Team. Provide clear analysis and recommendations regarding suitability of carers.

We need an agency team manager to cover a temporary post in the Coalville locality – they will need experience of child protection including care proceedingsDon’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. Careers in SEND in local authorities. Let us

The role will be task specific, and you will be required to undertake Care Act Assessment, MCA and Safeguarding cases. Careers in SEND in local authorities. Let us help you take the next step in your career.

Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications. We're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

We're looking for reliable, detail-focused team members to take care of our accommodations, making sure every caravan, lodge, chalet, or apartment is fresh, clean, and ready for new arrivals. Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications. We're committed to fostering a dive

So, whether you specialise your skills, undertake additional training or progress into senior management you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.