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Right Search Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Residential Childcare Practitioner for our client based in Castleford, West Yorkshire. The overall purpose of the role is to provide high quality care and support to young people who are looked after away from their familial home. The homes operate within the regulatory frameworks set within Children’s Homes Regulations (England). Those who are cared for include children and young people aged between 8- 18 years old, who have experienced familial / foster / placement disruption, emotional / behavioral difficulties, or other significant disruption to their lives. Key Responsibilities: • Safeguarding through individual risk management planning for young people. Promoting positive social engagements / interaction, healthy relationships and building of trust in a safe and measured way, applying safeguarding principles throughout, • Providing high levels of nurturing care underpinned by therapeutic parenting principles, • Supporting children and young people throughout their daily routines by accompanying, where necessary, and transporting to and from activities, school or learning environment, appointments, including family contact and providing supervision when required, • Participating in activities with children and young people, encouraging engagement in education and positive and appropriate hobbies and interests. Preparing and supporting young people with tuition and homework, • Maintaining a safe and clean home environment, including the completion of all domestic duties e.g. cleaning, cooking, washing and general housekeeping, • Lone working and as part of a wider professional team, • Maintaining confidentiality at all times, reporting directly to your line manager any information or concern in a timely manner, • Participating in supervision, personal development plans and attend all mandatory and relevant training along with completion of diploma level 4 which is relevant to Children and young people’s workforce. All within the given time constraints, • Ensure all aspects of daily / weekly reporting and recording is completed within the given time limits and in accordance with company policies and procedures, • Ensure you are compliant with all Codes of Practice set by employer and respective regulatory bodies i.e. Ofsted and remain up to date with all company policies and procedures, relevant legislation, required codes of practice and including young person’s paperwork, including care plans, risk assessments etc Requirements: • Level 3 Children’s Residential / Children’s Workforce OR Level 4 Diploma in Children’s and Young People workforce or transferable skills recognised with Ofsted, • Current, clean UK Driving License, • Enhanced DBS, • Right to Work in the UK, • Minimum 1 years’ experience in childcare or youth setting or, • One year’s relevant experience within alternate social care setting e.g. adult LD, substance misuse support, domestic abuse or an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting Hours of Work: 56.5 hours per week inclusive of sleeps (08:00 – 23:00 plus sleep and half an hour handover the next day 08:00 – 08:30) the shifts are based on a 3-week rolling rota working alongside their senior coworker, averaging at 10 shifts per month, equates to 244.5 hour per month Salary – £33,551 per annum (increase upon a successful 6 month probation) If you wish to be considered for this role please APPLY and someone from the HEalth & Social Care team will be in touch

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. As a Supervising Social Worker with Swiis, you will work closely with

This role involves providing vital administrative support, planning care arrangements for children, and liaising with Foster Carers. A local fostering service is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join the Business Support Team.

As a specialist foster carer for children moving on from residential care, you’ll receive our standard weekly fostering allowance £480. Please note: Foster carers registered with Team Fostering undertake the role on a self‑employed basis and are subject to the fostering regulations. The Role: A

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.

Responsibilities include supporting and supervising foster carers, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating with professionals. Community Care Live is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their Kinship Team in North East England. This role requires a degree in Social Work and

The role offers the opportunity to work from home, manage a caseload of fostering households, and shape the organisation's fostering practices. An innovative fostering agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated social worker in Bedford to join their supportive team. Ideal candidates will have experienc

A registered charity supporting foster care seeks a Foster Carer Support Worker in Wakefield. The role involves assisting children with additional needs and providing support to foster carers through activities and transport. This is a part-time, casual position offering £14 per hour with flexible

In this role, you'll support and oversee foster carers while ensuring children receive safe and high-quality care. Key requirements include a Social Work Qualification, at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a fostering setting, and a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities include fostering relationships with carers, coordinating engagement activities, and contributing to effective placement matching for children in care. The right candidate will enhance recruitment, engagement, and retention of in-house foster carers.

Foster Carer Opportunity – You will receive a skills-based fee and additional allowances such as holiday payment and festival allowances, depending on your experience and training as a carer. What Barnet offers to foster carers:. Priority given to Barnet’s in-house foster carers when a Barnet ch

A good knowledge of the fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues is essential. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is enshrined within Capstone Foster Care's policy and practice. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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.

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 postholder will collect feedback, monitor foster carer needs, and contribute to enhancing carer satisfaction and retention rates. Wax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Placements Officer to support the engagement and retention of in-house foster carers in London. This hybrid role will involve coordin

The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with recent Form F assessment experience and a strong understanding of fostering regulations and childcare law. A social care organization based in England is seeking an experienced Form F Assessor to join their team.

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. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. You can also expect to sup

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.

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Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day.Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you.Weekly pay – get paid, every week.No experience needed – just bring your moti

Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day.Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you.Weekly pay – get paid, every week.No experience needed – just bring your moti

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

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.

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