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Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Darlington Salary: £34,457 - £40,918 DOE Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker to join the team at Unity Foster Care. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join our team in the North East, covering Darlington and surrounding areas. You will need to travel to the office in Leeds once a week for this role. As a Supervising Social Worker with Unity Foster Care you will hold a manageable caseload allowing you to play a key role in ensuring our foster carers & children/young people have the support, guidance and training they need to thrive. You will collaborate with of our dedicated clinical and support teams to ensure the right support is in place for our carers, children and young people. As a Supervising Social Worker you will keep in touch and undertake home visits with our foster carers & children/young people becoming an essential point of contact. You will be responsible for ensuring that children’s care and development needs are met within placements by undertaking necessary placement management, planning and intervention for both emergency and planned referrals. As a key member within the team you will ensure that our children/young people have a safe, stable environment in which they feel loved, cared for and are nurtured to reach their full potential. What we’re looking for To apply for this position, it is essential you: • Hold a recognised Social Work qualification, • Have a current Social Work England registration, • Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have a vehicle, • Are willing to undertake an enhanced DBS, • Have experience in children’s services and foster care delivery, • Willing to participate in an out of hours telephone support system and undertake occasional out of hours/weekend work by attending events, meetings and training, • Share a commitment to Equal Opportunities in all work practices and to improving the lives of Looked After Children. Why work for us? • Generous Annual Leave – 28 days PLUS your Bank Holiday Entitlement, • Birthday Leave – a paid day off for your birthday, • Good Health Days – no sickness in a 6 month period and get an additional day off!, • Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive, • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Platform that provides access to advice and support 24/7, • Day One Auto Enrolment Pension, • Learning & Development Opportunities, • Optional Private Healthcare Scheme, • Eyecare Vouchers, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Optional Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave/Shared Parental Leave *Unity Foster Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Everyone is welcome Diversity and inclusion are the principles for how we build our teams and Unity Foster Care strives to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are valued and celebrated. We want a workforce which represents the communities we serve and work, to ensure no applicant or employee is treated unfairly on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion or identity. We recognise and value the individual differences and contributions of all employees and believe that by working together we can achieve equality for all. #indhp Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £34,457.00-£40,918.00 per year Benefits: • Additional leave, • Company pension, • Cycle to work scheme, • Referral programme, • Sick pay, • Store discount Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence (required), • SWE Registration (required), • Recognised Social Work Qualification (required) Work Location: In person

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Home Manager to lead a well-established 50-bed residential care service in Middlesbrough. The home provides high-quality long-term, short-term and respite care, with specialist support for individuals living with Alzheimers, dementia, physical disabilities, and complex needs. The service is currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission...

Bank Catering Assistant Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home, Brandon Lane, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8SH £12.21 per hour Hours as and when required Why work for us? We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Rushyfields for all regardless of role. Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can 'feel' the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Rushyfields is special and we're looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role. At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for: Your Mind and Body • Occupational sick pay after 12 month's service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period), • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice), • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare, • Additional compensation for overtime, • Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice, • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform, • Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, • Life assurance, • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), • Complimentary meals during long shifts, • Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities, • Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, • Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month's service onwards, • First and foremost - we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives - let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process, • Your main duties will include basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard and serving meals to our residents, all performed to relevant food hygiene legislation, • Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home, • Previous catering experience is desirable as is a food hygiene certificate, • An understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential, • Support and training are provided, • You need to be caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share, • Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach Job Reference: 223768 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Job Segment: Nursing Home, Inspector, Healthcare, Quality

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term ContractSalary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experienceBenefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme.Location: Hybrid - Covering DurhamABOUT USSet up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation.Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care.Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.YOU MUST HAVE:A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Catherine Todd - Registered Manager on 07813 054 555.To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.No agencies please.Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Chester Le Street, ENG - DH2 1AE

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role CCH Group are looking for individuals like you to join our team! Pay Rate: 12.60 per hour Location: TS23 (Wolviston Billingham & Cowpen Bewley) Hours: Weekdays and Sundays Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship We understand that not everyone drives. If you travel by bicycle you are very welcome to join us. With our cycle to work scheme and localised rotas this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car. CCH is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of TS23 ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism. As an integral member of CCH youll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care. Your responsibilities will include • Companionship being a friendly face & preventing loneliness, • Personal Care all aspects of personal hygiene, • Medication collecting prescriptions & providing reminders, • Mealtimes preparing tasty meals, • Housekeeping keeping their home just the way they like it If youre ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients. Qualifications : What youll bring to the team • Proficient in effective communication across all levels, • Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group, • Successfully passed DBS screening, • Patience compassion & a positive attitude at all times, • Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs continually enhancing skills and knowledge, • Display initiative and autonomy Additional Information : Whats in it for you • Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay, • Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement, • Death in Service Payment, • Pension scheme, • Benefits and Well-being Platform, • 28 days annual leave (pro rata), • Cycle to work scheme, • Refer a friend scheme earn 300 per referral!, • Blue Light Card eligibility exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you, • Flexible hours part and full time available, • Local work and paid mileage, • Paid training online and face to face, • Self-development progression opportunities, • Access to our in-house app, • Work for the largest care company in the UK! Remote Work : No Employment Type : Full-time Key Skills Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill Experience: years Vacancy: 1

SENIOR HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS with EXPERIENCE in a similar role The Home is a purpose-built 46 -bed residential care home located within the Stockton-on-Tees area specializes in residential care dementia and stroke-related care Our qualified nursing team are available 24 hours a day to provide medical and other forms of specialized support. Respecting older people and recognizing each resident as a unique individual our nurses provide not just high-quality nursing skills but truly person-centred care. Due to the location it is desirable to be a driver and have own transportation Job Types: Permanent Full-time hours: 33- 44 per week Salary: 13.20-13.44 per hour depending on experience. Please NOTE we are not able to provide sponsorship we do need only care assistants able to work full-time Benefits of joining our team • Full time roles available, • 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays, • Staff recognition schemes, • Refer a Friend bonus, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Comprehensive Training and Career Development, • Access to ongoing training for continued professional development, • A friendly and supportive working environment Responsibilities include: • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living, • Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs e.g. physical emotional and spiritual, • Provide supervision and attention when needed ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity, • Observe care planning needs for Residents and completed daily records as instructed, • Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre, • Answer Nurse Call system giving assistance as required, • Answer the door and telephone appropriately, • Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly, • Report on well-being of Residents, • Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs hearing aids spectacles etc Requirements for the role • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, • Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group as Senior Healthcare assistant for at lease 6 months, • NVQ3 in Health and Social Care and medication training for a Senior role is mandatory o have it, • Team player, • Driving license and own car is desirable, • Ability to work on own initiative, • Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group as Senior Healthcare assistant, • To have the right to work in the UK and dont need sponsorship, • Live in the area and able to commute easily Qualifications • Previous experience in CARE as a Senior Healthcare assistant is mandatory, • Ability to drive is advantageous, • Basic IT skills for record keeping and communication purposes, • Strong leadership skills to supervise and guide care activities, • Understanding of care plans and their implementation, • Passion for providing quality care in a residential setting, • Manual handling, • Care Certificate is desirable We offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you are interested in our offer and live in the area please apply below with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch. Required Skills: Must be a Senior Care Assistant ( Nvq3 in health and social care) and experience in the UK ) 1 year proven experience is a nursing home in the UK *Team player Required Education: NVQ3 IN Health and Social Care Medication training up to date Key Skills Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 13 - 40

Sharpsmart is a leading provider of innovative waste management solutions committed to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. Our Spennymoor facility plays a vital role in supporting our healthcare clients by ensuring safe efficient and compliant waste disposal. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where continuous improvement and customer satisfaction are at the forefront of everything we do. The Customer Service Coordinator be responsible for delivering outstanding customer service at the Spennymoor facility. This role focuses on managing customer interactions ensuring timely and effective resolution of customer requests and complaints and driving customer satisfaction through proactive communication and support. The Customer Service Lead will work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and uphold Sharpsmart high standards of service. • Effectively managing tasks and case/project ownership with team-members in a timely manner and holding yourself and your team members accountable to targets and dashboard metrics, • Operational System facilitation including routine administration duties maintenance and new customer/route/vehicle set up, • Report investigate and resolve (where applicable) customer requests and complaints ensuring a high degree of accuracy and timeliness in reporting and issue escalation, • Ensures completion of all regulatory compliance and customer processes are completed on time and flagged if action or escalation is required., • Translate and adjust customer changes with production (physical communication on production floor), • Work closely with the Site Manager Plant Supervisor and Transport Supervisor to ensure timely and efficient delivery is being met at all customer locations and driving process improvements where gaps are identified. Monitoring required include:, • Customer account installation paperwork scheduling stock and logistics/service coordination is all executed on time, • Liaising with your team customers and Operations Manager as well as other department stakeholders on account changes (billing field service. Sales and National CST), • Constantly look for new ways to better/improve customer and administrative processes and drive business-unit-level ownership of process improvement initiatives, • Provide project and KPI accountability for team members and facilitate task and performance management discussions to strengthen the quality and timeliness of team deliverables, • Constantly look for new ways to develop the skills and competence of team members and the contribution they can make to stronger processes efficiencies or quality of work, • Minimum 3 years of experience within the customer service and administrative lead role, • Experience of working in a similar operational/production environment, • Ability to use Microsoft office packages to an intermediate level, • Good planning and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise, • Used to working in a fast paced environment, • Experience of using CRM system and multiple reporting systems, • Proven experience within process improvementWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us. Required Experience: IC Key Skills Senior Care,Customer Service,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,Case Management,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Home Care,Administrative Experience,Social Work,Word Processing Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

Location: TS23 (Wolviston Billingham & Cowpen Bewley) Pay Rate: 12.80 per hour plus mileage Shifts: 30 Hours Monday to Friday (You must have a Full UK Driving Licence & access to your own vehicle for this role) Comfort Call (CCH Group) is in search of a caring and empathetic Quality Officer to provide dedicated support to the local people of TS23. As a Quality Officer you will support the delivery of the highest quality care support services by carrying out a range of functions in the field including the assessment and review of individual services and the practical supervision instruction and support of care professionals. As an integral member of Comfort Call (CCH Group) youll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care. Your responsibilities will include: • Planning Working with Care Coordinators to support the planning of realistic effective care worker rotas with due regard for the particular needs of the individual and the particular skills and attributes of the worker, • Reviews Carrying out regular reviews of individual services including repeated and renewed needs and risk assessments, • Participate Participate as required in multi-disciplinary review of service users needs., • Shadow - Shadow new care workers in the field to ensure their competence If youre ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients. Qualifications : What youll bring to the team • Experience in carrying out initial risk and needs assessments in respect of individual service users either in the service users home or where required in other settings such as hospitals or residential/nursing homes., • Experience of working in partnership with service users their family carers advocates healthcare professionals and others to ensure the seamless delivery of holistic packages of individual care support., • Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group., • Successfully passed DBS screening., • Patience compassion & a positive attitude at all times., • Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs continually enhancing skills and knowledge., • Display initiative and autonomy. Additional Information : Whats in it for you • Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay, • Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement, • Death in Service Payment, • Pension scheme, • Benefits and Well-being Platform, • 28 days annual leave (pro rata), • Cycle to work scheme, • Refer a friend scheme earn 300 per referral!, • Blue Light Card eligibility exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you, • Flexible hours part and full time available, • Local work and paid mileage, • Paid training online and face to face, • Self-development progression opportunities, • Access to our in-house app, • Work for the largest care company in the UK! Remote Work : No Employment Type : Full-time Key Skills Access Control System,Compliance,Furniture,Housekeeping,Assembling,Building Electrician Experience: years Vacancy: 1

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people. We'd like you to join us as a Team Leader at our service Granville Lodge in Hartlepool. Granville Lodge is a 9 bedded Children's home close to the centre of Hartlepool for children and young people who require a high level of specialist care due to physical and learnin...

Important information Please note that Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future. Job description Care Coordinator Location: Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 Salary: From £27,000 + bonus & on-call (DOE) Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday About Us At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs - we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements. We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment - and we're looking for people who share those values. About the Role In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for the planning, coordination, and ongoing management of care packages, ensuring seamless service delivery to our valued clients. You will be based at your local Apollo Home Healthcare office in Spennymoor but at times, travel across the North East region will be required. Key responsibilities include: Act as the first point of contact for our clients, their families, and healthcare professionals Effectively manage rotas for your care teams, responding efficiently to any day-to-day changes Monitor care delivery to ensure it meets individual care plans and quality standards Actively participate in multi-agency meetings with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), advocating for client needs and contributing to care planning decisions Support the out-of-hours on-call service on a 1 in 8 rota basis - with no requirement for hands-on care. When covering a weekend, you'll receive an additional day off the following week to support a healthy work-life balance. What You'll Need A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle Solid experience in an office-based role, with a good understanding of admin processes and documentation. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple care packages and respond quickly to changing priorities Confident in making decisions with the ability to think on your feet and solve problems while staying calm and professional. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure Clear communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to suit different audiences, including families, professionals, and external partners Comfortable negotiating and influencing, particularly when managing rotas or balancing client needs. A team player with a positive, proactive approach and the ability to build strong working relationships. What We Offer Progression opportunities 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday* An additional day off following the completion of on-call duties Bonus scheme Loyalty reward programmes at 3 and 5 years* Refer-a-friend scheme Workplace pension Paid DBS How to Apply If you are motivated, compassionate, and looking to join a supportive and dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV via this job board. If you'd like to learn more about the role or working with Apollo, feel free to contact our Internal Recruitment Team: Phone: 01902 327396 Email: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion At Apollo Home Healthcare, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and respectful environment where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and promote equality, diversity, and fairness across our teams. We believe in providing opportunities for every team member to thrive, grow, and succeed alongside colleagues from all walks of life. TPBN1_UKTJ