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This position involves conducting Kinship Foster Carer assessments and providing training and support to ensure children's safety in family homes.

Principal Social Worker - Fostering Location: Long Eaton Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, dependent upon experience Benefits £3,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance x2 Employee Discount Scheme Medical Cash Plan About Us Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us 25 years' continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do - most critically, for the children and young people we look after. Many who enter our care have experienced a disrupted childhood and our aim is to break this cycle and provide more stability. We do this by carefully matching the right foster parents to the right children, and making sure we are always on hand with support, guidance and help. Our expertise helps ensure more successful placements - and that is exactly the sort of continuity we want. This commitment is spelt out in our mission which is to 'provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically'. Requirements Fosterplus is currently seeking a qualified and experienced social worker with considerable experience of working with Children Looked After and foster parents. The successful applicant should have a good understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations and fostering standards. In addition, this unique role will promote a culture across the agency that recognises the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect on children and young people. As such, the successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of trauma-informed approaches and the application within fostering services. Supervisory or management experience within a social work setting, is desirable, to support and promote the effective functioning of the registration. You will need strong leadership skills, a desire to make a difference and the ability to work autonomously, whilst working effectively as part of a team. Safeguarding knowledge is paramount and you will need to be able to demonstrate this throughout the role. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to build, maintain and develop positive working relationships with children/young people, foster parents and differing professionals to include colleagues internal and external to the agency. There is also a requirement that you are able to work occasional evenings and weekends, where required, to meet the needs of the agency. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Experience of working with children and young people, to include Children Looked After A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation that supports fostering and Children Looked After A full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities To support and deputise for the Registered Manager, as needed To supervise team members, as determined by the Registered Manager Support, supervise and promote foster parents to reach their full potential Monitor, promote and ensure compliance with foster parents and staff To work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents, applicants and other professionals, internal and external to the agency, to ensure safeguarding and positive outcomes for children are paramount The successful candidate will join a out-of-hours rota of a small team of managers who provide managerial support to SSWs, enabling them to support foster parents when the offices are closed If you are seeking a role where your values, expertise and leadership can genuinely shape lives, this is an opportunity to be part of a committed and compassionate team that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Contact For an informal and meaningful conversation about joining Fosterplus, please contact Jenny Huggins, Registered Manager, on 07739592057. No agencies please. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Fosterplus. Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. TPBN1_UKTJ

Package Description Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! We are looking for SEN Teachers of Primary aged children to join our new school in the Long Eaton (NG10) area, you will be working with children aged 5-19 in a specialist SEN environment. Meadowbrook School will be a brand-new, independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for up to 80 pupils. Based in Long Eaton, Nottingham, the school will meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 5-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Refurbishment is currently underway, with completion scheduled for late Summer. We provide a holistic, bespoke curriculum with rich learning opportunities that enable young people to develop their functional life skills in order to experience a high quality of life. We are looking forward to opening the school and the Headteacher Jennifer is eager to get started! At Meadowbrook we will be providing a holistic, bespoke curriculum with rich learning opportunities that enable young people to develop their functional life skills in order to experience a high quality of life. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. Minimum requirements: QTS or QTLS Qualification Have proven teaching and learning experience Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.The ideal candidate should: Be an outstanding classroom practitioner. Have the energy, passion, and drive to raise standard. Have initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills. Have experience of working with students with SEMH and additional needs . Have knowledge and understanding of developments in education.About us: We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings. As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes.Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English. At Horizon Care and Education, our teachers will be supported by our Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors and the Managing Director of Education Services as well as our extensive therapeutic team. If you are interested in this job role but feel it is too far away, please enquire regarding our flexible travel options and Relocation assistance. One Horizon We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work! The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory. You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more! To start your education journey with Horizon, click apply now! This post is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check and satisfactory references. Closing date for this role is 19th June Please note we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date stated if we receive a high volume of applications INDEDUBAU

Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! We are looking for SEN Teachers of Secondary aged children to join our new school in the Long Eaton area,(NG10) you will be working with children aged 5-19 in a specialist SEN environment. Specialising in Maths, English or Science. Meadowbrook School will be a brand-new, independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for up to 80 pupils. Based in Long Eaton, Nottingham, the school will meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 5-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Refurbishment is currently underway, with completion scheduled for late Summer. We provide a holistic, bespoke curriculum with rich learning opportunities that enable young people to develop their functional life skills in order to experience a high quality of life. We are looking forward to opening the school and the Headteacher Jennifer is eager to get started! At Meadowbrook we will be providing a holistic, bespoke curriculum with rich learning opportunities that enable young people to develop their functional life skills in order to experience a high quality of life. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. Minimum requirements: QTS or QTLS Qualification Have proven teaching and learning experience Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.The ideal candidate should: Be an outstanding classroom practitioner. Have the energy, passion, and drive to raise standard. Have initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills. Have experience of working with students with SEMH and additional needs . Have knowledge and understanding of developments in education.About us: We take great satisfaction in being "good neighbours." Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings. As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes.Young people take part in a wide range of courses, from music to construction, as well as being given every opportunity to excel in their core subjects, such as mathematics and English. At Horizon Care and Education, our teachers will be supported by our Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors and the Managing Director of Education Services as well as our extensive therapeutic team. If you are interested in this job role but feel it is too far away, please enquire regarding our flexible travel options and Relocation assistance. One Horizon We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work! The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory. You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more! To start your education journey with Horizon, click apply now! This post is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check and satisfactory references. Closing date for this role is 19th June Please note we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date stated if we receive a high volume of applications INDEDUBAU

Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency that forms part of the Polaris Community – one of the UK’s largest children’s service provider networks. Arrange activities and workshops for children in care and foster

Swiis Foster Care England is looking for a Deputy Home Finding Team Manager based in Bristol City Centre. This permanent role involves supporting the Home Finding Team in coordinating foster placements for children and young people, ensuring they receive safe and nurturing homes. A competitive salar

The role focuses on providing direct support to foster carers and ensuring high-quality care for children. Rising Stars Fostering Limited is seeking a full-time Supervising Social Worker located in Harrow, UK.

Cleaning and feeding animals in foster care when necessary. Sending booster, surgery, and event reminders to foster caregivers. Discussing and preparing supplies required by foster homes.

Tact Fostering is seeking a Senior Supervising Social Worker to provide trauma-informed support to foster carers and children. You will supervise and support a diverse range of foster families, ensuring positive outcomes for children. The ideal candidate must hold a social work qualification, have e

Bromley have a diverse group of children who need foster care and we welcome foster carers from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our foster carers come from all walks of life just like the children and young people who they care for. We know that fostering is immensely rewarding for both our foster ca

Cleaning and feeding animals in foster care when necessary. Sending booster, surgery, and event reminders to foster caregivers. Maintaining stock and tidiness in foster holding.

The Clinicians will provide specialist support to foster carers and social workers, ensuring improved outcomes for children in care. Norfolk County Council is excited to announce openings for 4 full-time and 1 part-time Fostering Clinician in Norfolk. Ideal candidates will have experience working wi

Swiis Foster Care is seeking a candidate with the appropriate work ethic and experience to join our Home Finding Team based in Bristol. You will support the Home Finding Team Manager in the coordination and management of the central home‑finding function for Swiis Foster Care. Excellent BUPA Priva

As a foster carer, you’ll care for a child who cannot live with their birth family. We re Sparks Fostering, rated Outstanding for leadership by Ofsted, and we re looking for Foster Carers across Ilford and surrounding counties who can provide a safe and supportive home to a child or young person.

Foster Care Associates (fca) is seeking a Senior Participation Officer to lead the development of the Participation Strategy, ensuring the voices of children are heard.

Lead and manage a team to create strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers, and their birth children. At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in the power of community. Established in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we are one of the UK's largest independe

At MHA, Senior Care Assistants play a vital role in shaping the quality of care and supporting both residents and colleagues to thrive. This is a key leadership role within the home, supporting the Home Manager and senior team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to lead, motivate and de

Supervising Social Worker needed to support foster parents and ensure children's well-being, including monitoring, supervision, and compliance with standards.

Lead and manage a team to create strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers, and their birth children. Arrange workshops and activities for children in our care and those who foster. At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in the power of community.

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home - Bramley Green. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their fo

Access to career progression through our learning platform “Unify”. They're a key part of our commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering a work environment where every person feels empowered. TRAVEL, HEALTHCARE and RETAIL DISCOUNTS.

Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal and social care to residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes well-being and independence. A willingness to b

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home - Chorleywood. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each o

Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal and social care to residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes well-being and independence. A willingness to b

Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant 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 expec

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring t

As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. If you'd like to use your

Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement a

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each o

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways. 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. The

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home - Nottingham. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food

Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year.