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Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches — and earn a master’s degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your master’s degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. Who we’re looking for You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy. Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Immediate access to our accreditations., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS We have more avenues for professionals wanting to be office-based, working as part of a team or have different qualification levels!

Elevation HR are working with a global FMCG business to recruit a Talent Acquisition Specialist based at their site in Pontefract on a full time, permanent basis. Benefits as a Talent Acquisition Specialist include: • 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Pension up to 12%, • Private Healthcare, • Life Insurance x 8 salary, • Flexible Working This newly created role has arisen t due to the impressive growth this B2B business is experiencing. Reporting into the HR Director, you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle - from building strong candidate pipelines and headhunting top talent, to delivering a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. As the Talent Acquisition Specialist you will be at the heart of shaping how the business attracts, engages and hires exceptional people by: • Managing the end-to-end recruitment processes from briefing, sourcing, and interviewing to salary negotiation and onboarding, • Supporting hiring managers to ensure compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, • Build strong pipelines through proactive sourcing and talent pooling, • Collaborate with employer branding to design campaigns that attract top talent., • Manage relationships with hiring managers, internal teams, and preferred suppliers to support fast, effective hiring., • Leverage market intelligence, recruitment trends, and new tools (including AI) to offer fresh thinking and improve delivery., • Oversee and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), • Prepare potential candidates for interviews and act as their point of contact, • Process employment-related documentation including offer letters, contracts, and onboarding materials, • Conduct competitor analysis and report market trends., • Develop and manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and maintain an effective preferred supplier list (PSL). What we're looking for: • Proven experience in managing end-to-end recruitment in an internal role, • Experience within a manufacturing / FMCG industry or similar industry, • Organised and able to manage multiple roles and priorities, • Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter to attract and source candidates If this sounds like the type of role you're looking for, apply now!

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Elevation is supporting a national charity based in Pontefract to help mentor and support their team of Social Workers and Assistants. We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Advanced Social Worker - Manager, to lead our clients welfare services. Based in Pontefract, you’ll guide a small, dedicated team providing practical advice, emotional support, and life-enhancing interventions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading others, driving service quality, and working directly with people to make a lasting impact. What You’ll Do • Lead and support a team delivering person-centred social work services, • Oversee casework, ensuring clients receive high-quality, tailored support, • Act as the regional safeguarding lead, • Build partnerships with local organisations to strengthen community support What You’ll Bring • Qualified and registered Social Worker (degree or equivalent), • Experience managing or mentoring within a social care setting, • Knowledge of welfare benefits, safeguarding, and older people/disability services, • Excellent communication, empathy, and leadership skills, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Why would you apply: You’ll be part of a caring organisation that truly values people — both the communities we support and the colleagues who make it happen. This role requires a satisfactory DBS check. Location: Pontefract (office-based with regular regional travel) Salary: £40,787 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday Contract: Permanent, Full Time Benefits: 29 days annual leave + bank holidays, generous pension, Westfield Health, free parking, and more If you have the experience and knowledge to support this team, why not apply today!

We are seeking an experienced and confident HR Officer to join one of our leading Leeds based clients. You will help drive effective, legally compliant, and people-focused practices across multiple sites. This is a generalist role covering Employee Relations, Recruitment, Polices and Procedures – and you will support across exciting projects. A varied and fast paced role. Ideally you will come from a manufacturing or retail background. You will be responsible for a large team. If you are a hands-on HR professional, looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a friendly team. Please send us your CV today for consideration. You must be able to drive for this role due to the weekly travel involved. This role is fully office based/on site Key Duties and responsibilities: • Working proactively to build relationships with management, guiding and coaching within all areas of HR., • Employee Relations throughout the business, HR policies and processes in addition to having an engagement focus, • Responsible for key HR projects, • Talent Management: succession planning, recruitment, L&D projects - coaching and mentoring, • Responsible for managing absence, sickness and looking at staff attendance Skills & Experience: • CIPD Level 5 qualified or 4+ years hands on experience within a decision-making HR role, • Driving Licence, • Proven experience with managing Employee Relations, • Experience of relationship building and challenging situations with the right approach, to ensure a satisfactory resolution, • Strong coaching and leadership skills, • Superb communication and organisational skills We are unable to reply to every individual application, however if your skills and experience meet the above criteria, we will be in contact with you.