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FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking 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. 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. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on 07967 381036. 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Melting Operative Location: Rotherham Salary: £31,800 per annum (Fully Trained) Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:40pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm (Potential shift change to a 2-shift system) About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Melting Operative to join our foundry team. In this role, you will work in both air and vacuum melt foundries, assisting with melting operations, setting up moulds, and ensuring quality control throughout the melt process. You will work closely with the Foundry Manager and other key team members to meet production schedules and maintain high standards of accuracy and safety. Key Responsibilities: Operate and assist with foundry melting in either vacuum or atmospheric conditions. Assist the Foundry Manager with mould setups for upcoming melt campaigns in both air and vacuum melt foundries. Calculate charge and trim additions in collaboration with the Foundry Manager for air melting processes. Prepare and set up ladles for melt campaigns in the air melt foundry. Perform pre-melt checks and assist in the melting process. Disassemble castings from previous melt campaigns in both air and vacuum melting environments. Post-cast removal and delivery of castings to the Finishing department, ensuring all paperwork (route cards) is completed. Operate 3 Induction Skull Melting (ISM) furnaces and 1 Vacuum Arc Re-melting (VAR) furnace during vacuum melting. Notify the Chief Operating Officer of any changes in the melt plan. Raise and investigate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as necessary and ensure close-out. Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in the foundry. Update Work in Progress (WIP) records as required. Safely operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks.Key Requirements: Foundry melting experience in either vacuum or atmospheric melting is required. Familiarity with Induction Skull Melting (ISM) and Vacuum Arc Re-melting (VAR) processes is advantageous. Ability to calculate charge and trim additions for air melting operations. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards. Forklift truck and overhead crane operation experience is preferred. Experience with production scheduling, NCR processes, and WIP updates is beneficial. Flexibility to adapt to potential changes in shift patterns.Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4:40pm Friday: 8am - 3:30pm (Potential shift change to a 2-shift system)If you have foundry experience and a strong understanding of melting operations, we would love to hear from you! About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

Principal Planning Policy Officer Minerals & Waste South West £68 to £70 per hour guide Initial 3 Month Contract + view to extend Job Ref -63368 My Local Authority Client in the South West is looking to source an experienced Town Planner with experience in Mi

The role bridges the gap between high-level policy and operational, on-the-ground action, ensuring procedures are legally sound, robust, and victim-centered. Key Responsibilities * Policy Development: Review, update, and draft ASB policies to comply with legal requirements and best practices.

Principal Planning Policy Officer. Principal Planning Policy Officer. This is a key role supporting the council’s response to housing need and national planning policy, working closely with development management, housing, regeneration and external stakeholders.

Principal Planning Policy Officer Minerals & Waste. Experience in minerals and policy of significance will be required.

An organization in the high-performance sports sector is seeking an entry-level role focusing on leading innovative projects that shape investment strategies across Olympic and Paralympic sports.Working collaboratively, you'll engage with stakeholders to develop creative, evidence-based solutions th

Working under the direction of the Senior Marine Policy Officer, you will research, analyse, and interpret policy developments to help shape clear, evidence-based RSPB positions. Experience analysing policy issues and contributing to policy development within an environmental, public policy, or scie

Identifying and working with key policy makers, employers, investors and their representatives and influencers (including relevant media) in order to promote and develop One Society’s policy and practice proposals. One Society is currently recruiting a Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer. The idea

A progressive local council in Greater London is seeking a highly motivated Cabinet Policy & Research Officer to provide strategic advice and support to the Mayor and Cabinet.

As a Policy Officer, you will play a central role in delivering the CCSA’s policy and advocacy work. The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated Policy Officer to support the wider policy, regulation, and engagement activities of the Association at this very exciting time in the development of the carb

As Cabinet Policy & Research Officer you will provide strategic advice and support to the Mayor and Cabinet in Hackney to support delivery of their priorities.

Principal Policy & Project Officer. Principal Policy & Project Officer. As part of the GLA, you’ll lead high-impact, cross-cutting projects, provide sharp policy analysis, and play a crucial role in delivering the organisation’s corporate strategy.

A leading environmental organization in the UK is looking for a highly motivated Policy Officer to support its policy initiatives in the carbon capture and storage industry.

You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our campaigns and policy positions are communicated effectively to government, the media and other key stakeholders.

A leading child protection organization in the UK is seeking an Influencing Campaigns Officer to support impactful national campaigns aimed at changing laws and policies for child welfare.

A medical trade union is seeking a part-time Strategic Communications Officer to join their Strategic Communications team.

Project and Policy Management Officer | 9523 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum (Scale K) | Norwich / Hybrid. The Project and Policy Management Officer is responsible for developing and enhancing the communication and governance standards of the Pension Fund. T

The Project and Policy Officer will support the Head of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Safeguarding, and Policy Officer to deliver the priorities within the Police, Crime and Justice Plan. They will support, advise and collaborate in order to contribute to the Project and Policy aims an

Project and Policy Management Officer (9523). Project and Policy Management Officer | 9523 | Permanent Contract| 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum (Scale K) | Norwich / Hybrid. The Project and Policy Management Officer is responsible for developing and enhancing the communication an

A municipal council in Greater London is looking for a Project Support Officer to work in Policy and Insight.

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a governance leader.This role involves working closely with the Board and senior management team to provide crucial reports and ensure the governance structure supports the institution's vision and mission.Candidates should have a de

A leading organization in critical raw materials seeks a motivated Public Affairs and Communications Officer. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of EU and international policymaking, with 2-4 years of experience in relevant fields.

The position entails analyzing and demonstrating impact to funders and policymakers, identifying improvements in data management, and providing recommendations.

This is a hands‑on, delivery-focused role offering the opportunity to contribute to CIPFA’s thought leadership, policy and corporate priorities across a range of communications channels. Research, write and edit high-quality content, translating complex policy and technical issues into clear and

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the south west of England in the search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer (Seniors also considered); this will be offered on an initial 6 month contract basis. You will work with relevant officers both within the service, and

Government Engagement and Policy team. Analyse government policy, legislation and consultation papers. Core policy and regulatory training.

Someone with enthusiasm for driving change for young people with cancer using tools from across the policy and public affairs. Someone with experience of effectively engaging stakeholders, including politicians and/or policy makers, in influencing work. Someone with a commitment to keeping young peo

Join us as a Senior Policy Officer in the Simplification team, part of the Post-School Education & Skills Reform Programme within Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate. In this role, you’ll lead on the apprenticeship policy aspects of the Tertiary Education and Training Bill and the simplificat

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the south west of England in the search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer (Seniors also considered); this will be offered on an initial 6 month contract basis. To give advice on the policy implications of planning applications

A global financial services company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to support the Central Compliance function. The role involves overseeing compliance policy updates, managing training schedules, and delivering training sessions.

The Centre for Young Lives is seeking an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Officer to support our policy team across a range of activities. The policy team in the Centre for Young Lives advocates for changes in public policy in the UK to improve the experiences and opportunities of children, you

A national charity organization in the UK is seeking a Policy and Comms Officer to oversee policy work and communicate key updates in the policy landscape. Candidates should have experience in policy research, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stake

A local government body in Greater London is recruiting for a Policy Development Officer to support policy strategy and engage with stakeholders. Applicants should have experience in strategy and policy development, demonstrating the ability to work effectively within local government structures.

Reporting up to the Health Information, Policy and Research Manager, your role will involve the scoping and mapping of the charity’s current policy work, the policy landscape and potential opportunities, working collaboratively internally to develop a prioritised policy plan. Prospectus is delight

Work closely with the Council's Equalities Lead and Disability and Co-Production Policy Officer to ensure the effective delivery of the Council's equality objective. Do you have experience of working on the development of policy and strategy? Are you comfortable working across a wide range of differ

If you are passionate about shaping policy in the Not for Profit and Charities sector and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply to this Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer position. Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer. Lead on policy issues over a variety of area

The Policy and Research Officer will work with the Party’s Political Committee, Leader, MP’s office and the wider policy community to develop a forward-looking research programme. Policy and Research Officer, £27,984 per annum. The post will include providing policy support for the Green Party

We are looking for a postdoc who has experience with policy networks, community networks, or inter-organisational networks. The postdoc will collect local policy network data in coastal communities in the east of England using interviews and other means and then analyse the resulting networks using