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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Bankside College – Worcestershire WR8 0AD Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 15 hours per week, Flexible on which 2 days are selected Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Bankside College school Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Bankside College – Worcestershire WR8 0AD – Bankside College forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 16-24 For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • HCPC registered, • 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting., • Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles, • Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice, • Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, • Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice, • Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills, • Good communication skills (oral and written), • Good time management and organisational skills, • Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards, • Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile, • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, • Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting, • Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 303359 #speechltherapy#speechandlanguagetherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare#CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our established team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the Fostering Management Accounts Team, ensuring a robust control environment and maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and management reporting. • Manage and develop trainee management accountants, building capability and supporting professional development, • Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including consolidation of all group entities in accordance with the month-end timetable, • Establish effective relationships with operational partners through the provision of accurate and timely financial information, • Provide high-quality financial commentary to the Senior Management Team, • Maintain balance sheet integrity in line with the balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation policy, raising risks and issues and ensuring appropriate resolution, • Prepare monthly reporting of balance sheet movements, • Maintain a strong control environment, working collaboratively with the business to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to, • Support the provision of information for tax and statutory reporting to ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworks, • A relevant professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent), • Strong technical accounting knowledge, • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, • Experience maintaining a robust financial control environment, • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Finance, Keywords:Finance Manager, Location:Bromsgrove, ENG-B60 2BQ

Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to £42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. • Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently., • Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening., • To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications., • Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act., • Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets., • Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced., • Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards., • Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales., • To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules., • Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms., • To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings., • Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects., • Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered)., • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation., • Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills., • Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure., • Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities., • Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders., • Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Education Project Manager, Location:Redditch, ENG-B96 6AE

Role: Sales Ledger & Billing Officer Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Total reward between £25K and £27K per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. We are looking for an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our established finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Group achieves cash collection targets and minimises debts of concern. This will be achieved through robust management of the sales ledger and billing function across an allocated area of the ledger, as well as providing support to the Credit Control Manager. • Raising sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms to pre-agreed systemised billing set-up, • Raising free-text invoices for one-off rechargeable costs, • Chasing local authority accounts to ensure timely payment and resolving queries professionally, • Allocating incoming payments accurately across the ledger, • Managing queries with regions and customers, working closely with Polaris regions/homes when invoicing customers and demonstrating proactive query resolution skills, • Reducing current debtor days on the ledger to agreed targets per customer and per region, • Being effectively and efficiently organised and maintaining concise communication records, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network at all levels, • Proficiency using Microsoft Office, • Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently, • Experience in a similar sales ledger/credit control role, ideally including chasing local authority payments We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Redditch, ENG-B96 6AE

Role: Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Relevant apprentice rates Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. We are looking for a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice to assist in all aspects of the Finance Department and, in the process, gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT qualification for which full study support will be offered. As a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice, you'll be trained to support the team with the following tasks: • Helping to ensure payments are collected on time by communicating with customers, • Contacting local authorities to request updates on outstanding invoices (with support and guidance), • Assisting with raising invoices and credit notes both via an automated system and manual postings, • Posting payments received onto the finance system, • Updating records to show when payments are due or expected, • Supporting the team in reducing overdue debt, • Learning how to maintain accurate sales ledger records, • Helping to resolve customer queries by phone and email, • Supporting the creation of manual invoices for additional services, • Keeping organised notes and records to support audit requirements, • GCSE qualifications are essential, • Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General, Keywords:General Labor, Location:Bromsgrove, ENG-B60 2BQ

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set 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 basis, • Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: • A Social Work qualification, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent, • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing, • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away), • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA 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. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Redditch, ENG-B96 6AE

Teaching Assistant - Full or Part TimeStart: ASAP/ Summer TermContract Type: Day-to-Day Supply, Short Term Cover, Long Term Roles �? Are you a creative and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in local schools? ?? Ready to launch or progress your magical TA journey? Fill this academic year full of laughter, learning and incredible growth... Join Academics (an established education recruitment specialist) and become part of our trusted team, supporting children in first, primary and middle schools across Redditch, Studley and the surrounding areas. Whether you're an experienced TA, a recent graduate, have a childcare background or school-based voluntary experience, supply work is ideal for gaining hands-on paid experience, improving work-life balance or finding your next permanent role! ?? Let me help you step into vibrant school communities where you will use your superpowers to see the potential in every child and transform challenges into golden opportunities for growth. Teaching Assistant options to suit you, choose: • Flexible work that compliments your availability, • Full or part time hours, • Long term roles, • Potential to become a permanent staff member directly with the school, • A real desire to help children engage, learn and achieve their full potential, • Promote a positive 'can do' classroom, encouraging independence, confidence and self belief, • Adaptable, approachable, proactive and reliable, • Happy to travel to schools in Redditch, Studley and/or within reasonable proximity, • Work that aligns with your preferred key stage, availability and location, • Introductions to a large network of Redditch schools - many of which work exclusively with us, • Variety - explore different year groups and schools, • Competitive weekly pay, • Access to 150+ free online CPD courses, • Your own dedicated consultant to offer ongoing career advice and guidance Academics are a busy education recruitment agency specialising in supporting a large amount of Worcestershire first, primary, middle and secondary mainstream, independent and SEN schools. Our strong roots in Redditch and across Worcestershire have been flourishing for over 17 years, so you can feel confident that you will be valued and matched with Teaching Assistant opportunities that are tailored to your unique requirements.

Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to £24,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. We are looking for a motivated and organised Recruitment Coordinator who has a passion for pursuing a career within HR. As a Recruitment Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role between our hiring managers and candidates. Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, you will assist in the whole recruitment process, from advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, making offers, and collating candidate documents. For the successful candidate, we offer limitless opportunities for you to develop and an attractive starting salary and benefits package. • Developing a good understanding of the brands within Polaris - what they do, their work culture and environment, • Ownership of vacancy adverts, including drafting and posting adverts, and monitoring the applications received, • Reviewing applications, screening candidates, and creating a shortlist of candidates for hiring managers, • Sourcing candidates directly, • Liaising with candidates over the phone and via email, and briefing candidates about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job, • Liaising with candidates and hiring managers to set up interviews, • Ensuring the hiring manager has all necessary interview information, including the interview questions and application forms, • Informing candidates on interview feedback, • Building rapport and delivering excellent customer service at all times, • Maintaining client and candidate confidentiality, • Completing various administrative duties relating to recruitment, • Collating all documents for successful candidates, in line with company and regulatory requirements, ready for HR to begin checks and references, • Liaising with HR with regards to the candidate onboarding process, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Strong organisational skills, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and work independently managing own workload, • Experience working with the full Microsoft Office suite, • Previous experience in a Recruitment / HR role would be advantageous

Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to £42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on 0776 608 1721. Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. TPBN1_UKTJ

POLARIS Role: Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Relevant apprentice rates Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice to assist in all aspects of the Finance Department and, in the process, gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities As a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice, you'll be trained to support the team with the following tasks: Helping to ensure payments are collected on time by communicating with customers Contacting local authorities to request updates on outstanding invoices (with support and guidance) Assisting with raising invoices and credit notes both via an automated system and manual postings Posting payments received onto the finance system Updating records to show when payments are due or expected Supporting the team in reducing overdue debt Learning how to maintain accurate sales ledger records Helping to resolve customer queries by phone and email Supporting the creation of manual invoices for additional services Keeping organised notes and records to support audit requirements Working to deadlines and adapting to the needs of the finance team About You The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: GCSE qualifications are essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Experience of working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous If you would like to know more information about this role, please contact Sam Dodwell, UK Credit Control Manager on 01527 556480. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris 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

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set 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 basis * Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: • A Social Work qualification * Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent * Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing * A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures * The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) * Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations * Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on 07967 381039. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

POLARIS Recruitment Coordinator Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to £24,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a motivated and organised Recruitment Coordinator who has a passion for pursuing a career within HR. As a Recruitment Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role between our hiring managers and candidates. Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, you will assist in the whole recruitment process, from advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, making offers, and collating candidate documents. For the successful candidate, we offer limitless opportunities for you to develop and an attractive starting salary and benefits package. Role Responsibilities Developing a good understanding of the brands within Polaris - what they do, their work culture and environment Ownership of vacancy adverts, including drafting and posting adverts, and monitoring the applications received Reviewing applications, screening candidates, and creating a shortlist of candidates for hiring managers Sourcing candidates directly Liaising with candidates over the phone and via email, and briefing candidates about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job Liaising with candidates and hiring managers to set up interviews Ensuring the hiring manager has all necessary interview information, including the interview questions and application forms Informing candidates on interview feedback Building rapport and delivering excellent customer service at all times Maintaining client and candidate confidentiality Completing various administrative duties relating to recruitment Collating all documents for successful candidates, in line with company and regulatory requirements, ready for HR to begin checks and references Liaising with HR with regards to the candidate onboarding process About You Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and work independently managing own workload Experience working with the full Microsoft Office suite Previous experience in a Recruitment / HR role would be advantageous Previous experience or knowledge of children's residential homes would be advantageous We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. TPBN1_UKTJ

POLARIS Finance Manager Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our established team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the Fostering Management Accounts Team, ensuring a robust control environment and maintaining the integrity of financial accounts and management reporting. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop trainee management accountants, building capability and supporting professional development Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including consolidation of all group entities in accordance with the month-end timetable Establish effective relationships with operational partners through the provision of accurate and timely financial information Provide high-quality financial commentary to the Senior Management Team Maintain balance sheet integrity in line with the balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation policy, raising risks and issues and ensuring appropriate resolution Prepare monthly reporting of balance sheet movements Maintain a strong control environment, working collaboratively with the business to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to Support the provision of information for tax and statutory reporting to ensure compliance with applicable legislative frameworks About You A relevant professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Experience maintaining a robust financial control environment Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight Previous leadership or people development experience For an informal discussion, please contact Kate Fokes on 01527 556480. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this advert without notification. TPBN1_UKTJ

POLARIS Role: Sales Ledger & Billing Officer Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Total reward between £25K and £27K per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our established finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Group achieves cash collection targets and minimises debts of concern. This will be achieved through robust management of the sales ledger and billing function across an allocated area of the ledger, as well as providing support to the Credit Control Manager. Key Responsibilities Raising sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms to pre-agreed systemised billing set-up Raising free-text invoices for one-off rechargeable costs Chasing local authority accounts to ensure timely payment and resolving queries professionally Allocating incoming payments accurately across the ledger Managing queries with regions and customers, working closely with Polaris regions/homes when invoicing customers and demonstrating proactive query resolution skills Reducing current debtor days on the ledger to agreed targets per customer and per region Being effectively and efficiently organised and maintaining concise communication records Ensuring that all services delivered across allocated regions/homes are invoiced accurately About You The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network at all levels Proficiency using Microsoft Office Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently Experience in a similar sales ledger/credit control role, ideally including chasing local authority payments Experience of using an integrated finance system If you would like to know more information about this role, please contact Sam Dodwell, UK Credit Control Manager on 01527 556480. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris 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

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