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The Role Our client is seeking experienced Support Team Leaders to lead frontline teams across community-based supported living services. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage, mentor, and work alongside your team to deliver high-quality person-centered support that promotes independence and wellbeing. You'll be responsible for: • Leading and developing support teams to consistently deliver person-led care, • Working shifts alongside your team, including on-call duties, • Ensuring all support plans are implemented and individuals achieve their goals, • Managing budgets, resources, and quality standards, • Building relationships with individuals, families, and community partners, • Maintaining CQC compliance and safeguarding standards, • Coaching team members to develop their skills and confidence, • Creating welcoming, homely environments that promote independence About You Essential: • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards) - Level 3/4 considered with extensive experience, • Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions in community settings, • Previous team leadership or management experience in social care, • Strong understanding of person-led approaches and promoting independence, • Knowledge of CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • Flexibility for shift work, evenings, weekends, and on-call duties, • Full UK driving license with business use insurance, • Track record of commitment and longevity in previous roles Desirable: • MAPA training, • Award in Education and Training (AET), • IOSH health and safety training, • Experience in supported living (not care homes) What Makes a Great Candidate We're looking for passionate, hands-on leaders who: • Demonstrate a "can do" problem-solving attitude, • Can evidence supporting individuals to develop daily living skills, • Show commitment to empowering people rather than doing things for them, • Have achieved measurable outcomes with the people they've supported, • Understand the difference between task-based care and enabling independence, • Lead by example and inspire their teams What We Offer • £28,000 - £30,000, • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, • Clear career development pathway, • Supportive leadership team, • Opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, • Work in a values-driven organization committed to quality

Contract- Fixed term until 31st December 2027 Salary- £31,600 per annum Hours – Full time – 37.5 per week Location- Newcastle/South Tyneside Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11.30pm Do you have a good level of knowledge and experience of supporting people with multiple disadvantage in a housing setting? Then join Shelter as a Housing First Engagement Worker and you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency. About the role As an Engagement Worker, you will be pivotal in delivering Shelter’s purpose to defend the right to a safe home by enabling those we assist to enforce their housing rights. You will be a key member of the Housing First team in South Tyneside, delivering intensive support to a small number of individuals with multiple disadvantage to move from homelessness to sustaining a tenancy. You will need to form links with partner organisations and agencies and your role will be fundamental in supporting someone on their journey through Housing First, supporting five[TG1] clients at any one time. About you You will need experience of support work, a proven ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, especially substance misuse services, health and probation and people with lived experience of homelessness. You will have an awareness of working in a trauma informed, strengths based approach to help people with multiple disadvantage, as well as having experience of writing and implementing person centred support plans and writing detailed case-notes. Also, you have flexible time management skills and are comfortable collaborating with people from other teams and organisations. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. About the team Shelter North East has been supporting people in the region for over 25 years and provides advice over 12 local authorities. We are made up of an advice team, legal team as well as support services which include Housing First and DIY skills service, as well as an administration team. National staff based in the hub include a Community Fundraiser and Community Organiser, Lived Experience Officer and Business Development Manager. We aim to bring about systemic change through our work with clients, training for our partners and volunteers and using evidence to bring about housing procedural and policy changes for people in the North East. About Shelter Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything, We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. How to apply Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses: • We learn from our experiences and are open to risk

Blair West are supporting a long established North East training provider in their search for a Head of Learning Development due to continual growth in the business. As part of a dynamic forward thinking business you will oversee the planning and execution of L&D projects ensuring strict compliance and deputising for the L&D director. This role would suit and experienced L&D Manager who is operationally strong and ideally with an understanding of the apprenticeship scheme. The opportunity: • Support the Director in shaping the L&D strategy., • Deputise for the Director, this could include some UK travel., • Deliver a culture excellent, accountability and learner centred practice., • Lead a team who deliver aftercare once the course is completed., • Monitor and ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory bodies and communicate changes., • Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures., • Support teams for Ofsted inspections., • Deliver compliance reporting to directors., • Assist with safeguarding responsibilities., • Champion continuous improvement for compliance and risk., • Oversea the planning and execution of L&D projects., • Lead the development of tender bids for government contracts, apprenticeships and commercial opportunities., • Build strong relationships both internally and externally., • Adapt and evolve with the business as it grows. You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have: • Previous experience within learning and development at a senior level., • Ideally an understand of compliance and regulation in relation to apprenticeship schemes., • Excellent operational leadership, communication and compliance management skills., • Strong project management skills and methodology., • Proven success in tender writing., • Good understanding of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework., • Experience with policy development. Our commitment Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.

Individual Development Coach - YDP Phase (Full Time) Newcastle United Permanent Newcastle Upon Tyne Competitive Salary We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey. About the role Newcastle United is looking for a passionate and experienced coach to join our Academy team, working directly with our Youth Development Phase (YDP) players in the full-time training model. You’ll be supporting their individual development journeys, collaborating with age group lead coaches, and helping shape the future of our young talent — all in line with the club’s coaching methodology. In this role, you’ll be hands-on with player development plans, video analysis, and performance tracking. You’ll play a key part in delivering feedback, supporting player-parent reviews, and ensuring our programme runs smoothly and effectively. Working closely with the Head of Football Development and our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help create a best-practice environment that nurtures growth and excellence. Your impact We’re looking for someone with significant pitch-based coaching experience, a UEFA A Licence, and a deep understanding of youth development in the professional game. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality are essential. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a Category One academy and help shape the next generation of NUFC players, we’d love to hear from you. About the team Working as part of the broader Academy IDP, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop the next generation of talent at Newcastle United. Location This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application. Why choose us? We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more. United As One We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential. Safeguarding We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with. How to apply To access the full job description for this role please click here . For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page. Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates. Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate. Job Expiry Date: :00:00

About the Role We’re looking for Shared Lives Panel Volunteers to join our panel and help ensure Shared Lives carers meet Ategi’s high standards. As a panel volunteer, you’ll review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents, take part in online panel meetings, and contribute your professional judgement to support fair, consistent decision-making. You’ll work alongside Ategi staff and fellow panel members in a respectful, collaborative environment. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding and quality assurance within Shared Lives. Why Volunteer With Us? • Make a real impact – Help ensure people with additional needs are supported by safe, skilled, and compassionate carers, • Use your experience for good – Apply your judgement, communication skills, or professional background in a meaningful way, • Learn and develop – Gain insight into social care, safeguarding, and assessment processes, • Flexible commitment – Around one morning every month or two, with meetings held online, • Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside experienced professionals in a values-driven organisation, • Support fair decisions – Help maintain consistency and high standards across the Shared Lives service Who We’re Looking For You may be a great fit if you: • Have experience in social care, Shared Lives, or supporting people with additional needs, or, • Are an experienced professional looking to stay connected to the sector, or, • Are studying for a Master’s or PhD in a related field, or, • Are a trainee social worker or early-career professional keen to build your experience, • We welcome applications from people at different stages of their careers — what matters most is sound judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to values-led decision-making. Key Responsibilities • Read and review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents, • Take part in panel discussions and contribute informed views, • Support decisions on whether carers meet Ategi’s standards, • Maintain confidentiality and follow Ategi’s Code of Conduct, • Attend training and keep up to date with relevant policies and guidance Time Commitment • Approximately one morning per month (sometimes every other month), • Meetings usually run from 9:30am–12:30pm, • Fully remote — all meetings are held online This role fits well alongside work, study, or other commitments. How to Apply If you’d like to be part of a values-driven organisation making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Send your CV and a short supporting statement to: . Please tell us why you’re interested in the role and what experience you’d bring. You can also find out more on our website: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with a Locality or Scheme Manager.

Deputy Manager (Field-Based) – Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour & Complex Care As Deputy Manager you’ll support the Registered/Service Manager to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care for people with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex care needs. This is a field-based role with regular service visits, staff supervision in the community, quality monitoring, and hands-on problem solving to keep standards high and people safe. Key Responsibilities Service delivery and quality • Support the Manager to ensure the service meets CQC Fundamental Standards and internal quality frameworks., • Complete regular field visits to people supported (home/supported living/community settings) to review care delivery and outcomes., • Carry out quality audits (care plans, daily notes, MAR charts/medication processes, incident records, risk assessments)., • Identify risks early, take immediate action where needed, and escalate appropriately., • Lead and embed Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and proactive strategies to reduce incidents and restrictive practice., • Support recruitment, onboarding and retention of high-quality staff., • Provide supervision, coaching and competency checks for support workers in the field., • Lead team briefings and support staff development (mandatory training, best practice, performance improvement)., • Support rota coordination to maintain safe staffing levels and continuity of care., • Ensure care is delivered in line with care plans, behaviour support plans, clinical guidance and mental capacity decisions., • Work closely with families, advocates and professionals (GP, LD nurses, OT, SALT, psychology, social workers)., • Support the coordination of complex care tasks (where applicable): epilepsy management, PEG care, diabetes, catheter/stoma care, pressure area care, moving & handling, oxygen, etc., • Act as a safeguarding lead on shift/for the area: recognise, respond, report and document concerns., • Manage and review incidents including challenging behaviour, accidents, near misses, medication errors and complaints., • Ensure high-quality documentation and timely reporting to internal governance and external bodies when required., • Deputise for the Manager during absence, ensuring continuity and decision-making., • Participate in an on-call rota (if required by the service). Essential • Significant experience supporting people with learning disabilities/autism, challenging behaviour, and/or complex care., • Experience in a senior support / team leader / deputy role with responsibility for quality and staff support., • Strong understanding of PBS, de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches., • Good knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and person-centred planning., • Confident completing audits, writing clear reports, and maintaining high standards of documentation., • Able to work independently in the community, make sound decisions, and escalate appropriately., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (field role with travel between sites/visits)., • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care/Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and/or working towards Level 5 Leadership & Management., • PBS training, MAPA/CPI or equivalent, and experience reducing restrictive practices., • Experience supporting regulated services and preparing for inspections., • Full-time, primarily field-based (visits across services/locations)., • Flexibility required (some early/late/weekend working depending on service needs)., • People supported have stable routines, improved outcomes, and fewer incidents., • Staff feel coached, accountable, and confident—especially with complex behaviours., • Audits are tight, actions are closed, and compliance is consistently strong. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks including Enhanced DBS, references, and right to work checks. If you want, I can also format this into a one-page advert version (same role, just sharper and shorter) and/or tailor it to your exact service type (supported living vs domiciliary vs outreach).

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Sonographer ___ | Long-Term NHS Insourcing Contract (Awarded) Base Location: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH), Norfolk, East of England Service Setting: NHS Trust Diagnostic Ultrasound Service (Non-Obstetric) Working Pattern: Friday to Monday, 09:00–18:00 (9-hour session including 30-minute break) Pay: Weekly/fortnightly/monthly Contract Type: Insourcing (long-term) with potential extension Start Date: Mobilising now 1. Job Summary Frontline Insourcing is recruiting experienced Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Sonographers to support a long-term NHS insourcing service at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH). The post-holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred ultrasound examinations and reporting within a clinically governed Trust environment, supporting additional diagnostic capacity and contributing to improved patient access and reduced waiting times. 2. Key Objectives of the Role To deliver safe, effective and timely non-obstetric ultrasound scanning to NHS patients. To ensure accurate and clinically appropriate documentation and reporting using the Trust’s reporting system (CRIS). To uphold Trust standards, clinical governance, and professional accountability at all times. To contribute to the delivery of agreed activity volumes while maintaining quality, dignity and patient experience. 3. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The post-holder will be required to: Clinical Delivery • Undertake a wide range of non-obstetric ultrasound examinations including, • General Medical, Gynaecology, and MSK (non-injection) scans. Apply appropriate professional judgement and clinical reasoning during examinations, escalating concerns appropriately. Ensure patient safety, comfort, dignity and consent throughout the patient pathway. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff in a professional, compassionate manner. Reporting & Documentation Produce accurate, complete, and timely ultrasound reports on the CRIS reporting system. Ensure all examinations are documented in accordance with local pathways, Trust policies, and national standards. Maintain clear, contemporaneous clinical records and adhere to information governance requirements. Governance & Professional Practice Work in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency, local Trust policies, and departmental procedures. Participate in local clinical governance processes, including incident reporting, duty of candour, and escalation processes. Maintain a high standard of infection prevention and control and comply with relevant health and safety requirements. Service Delivery o 09:00–18:00 o 20-minute appointments o Minimum activity expectations (subject to clinical appropriateness and case-mix) Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting smooth service mobilisation and delivery. 4. Service Model • Minimum expected activity: 100 scans per week / 400 scans per month, • Working days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, • Session: 09:00–18:00, • Appointment duration: 20 minutes, • Facilities: 1 ultrasound room per day, • Equipment: Provided by the Trust 5. Induction & Training All successful applicants will be required to: o equipment and room orientation o local service processes o reporting workflows o escalation pathways and governance expectations Complete required training for CRIS, including access provisioning and local system orientation. PERSON SPECIFICATION Applicants must demonstrate the following requirements: A. Qualifications / Professional Registration Requirement Essential Desirable HCPC registration as a Sonographer or Radiographer ✅ Recognised advanced ultrasound qualification ✅ Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) ✅ ✅ relevant to ultrasound practice ✅ Postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent) ✅ B. Experience Requirement Essential Desirable Previous NHS experience working within an ultrasound service ✅ Demonstrable competence in non-obstetric ultrasound scanning ✅ Experience across General Medical Ultrasound ✅ ✅ Experience in Gynaecology ultrasound scanning ✅ ✅ Experience in MSK ultrasound (non-injection) ✅ ✅ Experience working to high-throughput clinical models while maintaining quality and safety ✅ ✅ Experience of working within a clinically governed environment (escalation, audit, incident reporting) ✅ ✅ C. Knowledge and Skills Requirement Essential Desirable Excellent clinical judgement and ability to recognise findings requiring escalation ✅ Strong written English and clinical reporting capability ✅ Ability to work independently within defined scope of practice ✅ Understanding of NHS clinical governance and accountability requirements ✅ ✅ Awareness of Infection Prevention & Control principles in clinical environments ✅ ✅ Familiarity with CRIS reporting systems (or ability to learn quickly) ✅ D. Personal Attributes Requirement Essential Desirable Professional, reliable and punctual ✅ Patient-centred approach with strong communication skills ✅ Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure ✅ Ability to meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality and patient dignity ✅ Strong teamwork and collaborative behaviours ✅ Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in service delivery ✅ ✅ E. Compliance Requirements Requirement Essential Desirable Meets NHS Employment Check Standards (including identity, right to work, references and DBS where required) ✅ Occupational Health clearance appropriate to the role ✅ Willingness to complete mandatory Trust training and induction requirements ✅ Ability to provide evidence of immunisation status where applicable ✅ ✅ Additional NHS Requirements Safeguarding All staff are expected to uphold the Trust’s safeguarding responsibilities, report concerns in line with local policies, and maintain appropriate safeguarding awareness for their role. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Frontline Insourcing is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities and ensure fair, inclusive recruitment processes. Confidentiality & Information Governance The post-holder must adhere to confidentiality and information governance policies, ensuring patient information is managed securely and appropriately at all times. How to Apply If you meet the essential criteria and are available to support this long-term NHS insourcing service at JPUH, please submit your CV and a member of the Frontline Insourcing team will contact you promptly to discuss onboarding and mobilisation.

Key responsibilities 1. Operational leadership & performance • Lead day-to-day operations across supported living services, ensuring safe staffing, consistent practice, and reliable service delivery., • Set clear operational standards and performance expectations for managers and teams., • Drive occupancy, capacity planning, and efficient deployment of support hours in line with assessed needs and commissioned packages., • Manage service risk: environment, lone working, community risk, staffing risk, clinical/behavioural risk (where relevant). 2. Quality, governance & CQC readiness • Maintain CQC readiness across all services: evidence-based systems, robust audits, and consistent documentation., • Own the quality framework: audit schedules, action plans, learning loops, and sustained improvements., • Monitor and improve performance against CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs): Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led., • Ensure governance is real, not theatre: good minutes, clear owners, deadlines met, measurable improvements. 3. Safeguarding, risk & incident management • Act as senior safeguarding lead (or deputy) ensuring timely reporting, high-quality investigations, and effective multi-agency working., • Oversee serious incidents, complaints, whistleblowing, and escalation pathways., • Ensure duty of candour is applied appropriately and consistently., • Lead learning from incidents (trend analysis, thematic reviews, corrective actions that actually stick). 4. Regulatory compliance & statutory frameworks • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, including (as applicable):, • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities), • Care Act 2014 (safeguarding), • Mental Capacity Act 2005 (capacity assessments, best interests), • DoLS/LPS awareness where relevant to pathway/interface, • Health & Safety, COSHH, fire safety, RIDDOR, GDPR, • Ensure CQC notifications are made correctly and on time (where required by your regulated activities)., • Maintain policy, procedure, and training compliance across services. 5. People leadership: recruitment, retention, capability • Build high-performing service leadership through coaching, supervision standards, and clear accountability., • Oversee recruitment plans, onboarding quality, rota integrity, and retention strategies., • Manage capability, disciplinary processes, attendance, and culture issues fairly and decisively., • Ensure mandatory training compliance and role-specific competence (PBS, autism, epilepsy, meds, etc. as relevant). 6. Financial and contract performance • Own operational budgets: staffing ratios, agency use, rota efficiency, travel costs, and service-level P&L performance., • Work with finance/commissioners to ensure packages are accurate, reviewed, and delivered as commissioned., • Deliver measurable improvements in agency reduction, vacancy management, and efficiency without compromising care. 7. Service development & strategic delivery • Support mobilisation of new services, transitions, and service redesign., • Build strong commissioner relationships and contribute to tenders, service proposals, and growth plans., • Lead improvement projects (e.g., medication governance upgrade, auditing overhaul, PBS quality drive, digital care planning rollout). 8. Stakeholder management • Maintain professional relationships with families, advocates, social workers, commissioners, housing partners, and multidisciplinary teams., • Lead complex meetings: placement breakdown prevention, safeguarding strategy, best interests, complaint resolution., • Ensure people supported are meaningfully involved in decisions about their lives and service improvements.

Overview Statutory work done differently – we have a national, EHCP crisis with significant backlogs of CYP waiting for educational psychology advice. Every month that they wait, is another month of education lost. These are not CYP who can afford to miss out – they are the most vulnerable in society who deserve access to education and opportunities. At CF Psychology we believe passionately that educational psychologists should be rolling up their sleeves to help overcome this crisis. To this end, we have developed an innovative, statutory assessment model, which is highly impactful and time efficient. We are a commissioned service which passes on the financial benefits of our model to LAs and schools through ethical pricing. Our model involves working as part of a specialist team and using our in-house, proprietary, practice support platform, which was highly commended by the BPS. This structure completely removes the administrative burden associated with this type of work. You will have the freedom to focus fully on high-quality formulation, conversations that create change and impactful recommendations which unlock support. We are an equal opportunities employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from every background. What we offer • Full time salary between 58-68k per annum depending on experience, • Private medical insurance for you and your dependants, • Flexible working and part time options, with autonomy to shape your weekly schedule, • 30 days holidays plus bank holidays, • Company pension, • Fully remote working, with all equipment supplied, • Regular supervision, a generous CPD allowance and release for 10 full days a year, • Training and mentoring in CF Psychology’s unique methodology, • The opportunity to work within a professional, independent, modern, client-commissioned, educational psychology service, with very high standards of quality assurance, ethical practice and a warm, supportive team who love what they do, • Scope for career progression as we grow, • Stable, permanent employment for EPs who need job security, • A meaningful caseload, centred on children with the greatest needs, • Qualified Educational Psychologist, • HCPC registration, • A commitment to inclusive, evidence-based practice, • The ability to work independently and collaboratively, • The majority of your work will involve carrying out EHCP assessments commissioned by local authorities, therefore it is important that you enjoy this aspect of the EP role Pre-application If you are interested, have questions or would like to find out more, we can arrange an informal meeting before you apply. This meeting is only available to HCPC-registered, educational psychologists. Book a time here: Application To apply for this role, please submit your CV and HCPC registration number.

Mental health services in Abu Dhabi have experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years, reflecting a strong national commitment to improving psychological wellbeing across the lifespan. Driven by strategic government initiatives, increased investment, and evolving public awareness, the Emirate has expanded access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. Abu Dhabi continues to develop modern, multidisciplinary services aligned with international best practice, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for mental health professionals to contribute to innovative service delivery and positive patient outcomes. Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a multidisciplinary mental health service in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents. The role contributes to service development, clinical governance, and education in line with international best practice and Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi standards. Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities • Provide specialist psychiatric assessment and management for children and adolescents with a wide range of mental health disorders, including neurodevelopmental, emotional, behavioural, and severe mental illnesses, • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and formulate evidence-based treatment plans, • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications in line with best practice and local regulations, • Deliver care in outpatient, inpatient, community, and/or emergency settings as required, • Provide consultation and liaison support to paediatric, educational, and community services, • Engage families and carers in assessment and treatment planning Multidisciplinary & Collaborative Work • Work closely with psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and social workers, • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning, • Collaborate with schools, safeguarding agencies, and other external stakeholders Governance, Quality & Safety • Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives, • Ensure compliance with DOH Abu Dhabi regulations, ethical standards, and safeguarding policies, • Contribute to risk assessment, management, and child protection processes Teaching, Supervision & Leadership • Provide supervision and mentoring to junior medical staff and allied health professionals, • Contribute to teaching, training, and continuous professional development activities, • Support service development, pathway design, and policy implementation Essential Qualifications & Experience • Medical degree recognised by DOH Abu Dhabi, • Specialist/Consultant qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, such as:, • CCT/CESR (UK), • Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (Ireland), • Board Certification (e.g. American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry), • Equivalent recognised European, Australian, Canadian, or New Zealand qualification, • Minimum 3 to 5 years’ post-specialist experience as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (preferred for consultant level), • Eligibility for DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure, • Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage but not essential) Desirable Skills & Experience • Experience working in multicultural and international healthcare settings, • Expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD), mood disorders, trauma, and complex presentations, • Experience in service development or leadership roles, • Familiarity with safeguarding and child protection frameworks

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Specialist High-Support Package) Job Type: Full-time / Part-time Salary: £25,000 – £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts | Waking days | Waking nights | 24/7 rota (including weekends and bank holidays) Location: Torquay, Devon DBS: Enhanced DBS (including children and adult barred list) required About the Role We are recruiting committed, emotionally resilient Residential Support Workers to join our specialist children’s home team in Torquay. You will support a young person with a history of significant trauma, neurodevelopmental needs (including ADHD and communication difficulties), and complex behaviours which may include dysregulation, heightened emotional distress, and absconding risk. This is not a routine residential role. It is a high-support, safeguarding-led placement requiring outstanding practice, consistent boundaries, calm decision-making, and a strong understanding of trauma-informed care. You will work within structured plans and risk management strategies, supporting the child to achieve safety, stability, and progress, whilst delivering care that meets the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. What You Will Do As a Residential Support Worker, you will: • Provide high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, wellbeing, and emotional stability, • Build and maintain safe, trusting, professional relationships through consistency and positive engagement, • Deliver daily routines including education support, appointments, activities, meals, personal care, and bedtime structure, • Implement behaviour support and safeguarding plans, using proactive strategies, de-escalation, and clear boundaries, • Respond to incidents safely and lawfully, including managing heightened risk behaviours when required, • Work to reduce absconding risk through active supervision, planning, and professional vigilance, • Complete accurate and timely documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, safeguarding records, and detailed handovers, • Support the wider team and Registered Manager to deliver high standards of care, consistency, and accountability, • Engage professionally with external stakeholders including Social Workers, clinicians, educators, and care coordinators Who We Are Looking For We are looking for individuals who can deliver consistent safeguarding practice, not simply “turn up and support”. Essential Criteria • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people, • Ability to remain calm, confident, and professional during emotionally charged or challenging situations, • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain boundaries clearly and deliver structured support, • Emotional resilience and maturity, including the ability to reflect, learn, and accept direction, • Understanding of professional boundaries and the importance of consistency across a team, • Willingness to work a full rota, including waking nights, weekends, and bank holidays, • Ability to follow policies, risk assessments, and care plans without improvising boundaries Desirable Criteria • Experience supporting children with trauma, ADHD, attachment needs, exploitation risk, or high-risk behaviours, • Experience working in residential care, secure settings, CAMHS environments, youth justice, or crisis support, • Training in behaviour support / de-escalation / PMVA (or willingness to complete immediately), • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to enrol within the required timeframe), • Confidence with detailed documentation and accountability (incident recording, safeguarding updates, daily notes) What We Offer • A structured induction and onboarding programme, • Specialist training (trauma-informed practice, behaviour support, safeguarding, de-escalation and risk management), • Regular reflective supervision and professional development, • Strong leadership, team support, and clear shift structures, • Opportunities to progress and gain qualifications, • A meaningful role supporting a young person to experience safety, stability, and positive outcomes Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment ___ is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to: • Enhanced DBS (including barred list), • References and employment history checks, • Right to work verification, • Safer recruitment processes and probationary monitoring, • Ongoing training and quality assurance Apply Now If you are passionate about safeguarding, confident working with trauma and complex need, and ready to be part of a disciplined, high-performing residential care team, we would welcome your application. This role is suitable only for candidates who can apply training in real-world situations, work within strict safeguarding plans, and remain professionally focused throughout every shift. Consistency, vigilance, and lawful practice are essential. Apply today and make a life-changing difference.

Global University Systems is building a modern AI platform to power how our universities recruit, teach, support, and serve students. The Director of AI will lead this transformation, turning promising ideas into production-grade AI solutions that create real value for students and staff. This role owns the AI roadmap end-to-end: from identifying high-impact use cases, to running rapid experiments, to scaling successful solutions across multiple Higher Education Institutions. What you’ll do: Set vision and strategy • Own and continually refine the AI initiatives portfolio and roadmap for the group., • Run a structured intake process for new ideas, assessing value, feasibility, data readiness, ethical risk, and compliance., • Run time-boxed PoCs (2–8 weeks) and MVPs (8–16 weeks) using Agile methods (Scrum or Kanban) with regular demos and retrospectives., • Build and lead cross-functional squads including Product Owner, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Integration Engineers, Solution Architect, and domain experts from Admissions, Registry and Student Services., • Design experiments, test hypotheses, and iterate quickly, ensuring human-in-the-loop for critical decisions such as admissions triage or student risk flagging., • Take validated MVPs into production with robust architecture, integration patterns, security controls, SLAs, and operational runbooks., • Establish MLOps across the university environment, including model registry, CI/CD for ML, feature stores, monitoring for drift, and retraining policies., • Build reusable AI platform capabilities (e.g., orchestration, RAG services, prompt safety, connectors) that support multiple domains such as:, • Recruitment & Admissions: enquiry triage, lead scoring, document extraction, and decision support., • Student Records & Registry: data quality checks, anomaly detection, and predictive alerts for progression and retention., • Timetabling & Operations: demand forecasting, optimization support, and conflict detection., • Teaching & Learning: content summarization, tutoring assistants, accessibility tools, and feedback synthesis respecting academic integrity., • Student Support & Wellbeing: intelligent case routing, early warning signals, and proactive nudges designed with strong ethics and safeguarding., • Research Administration: grant discovery, compliance support, and metadata enrichment., • Implement a practical AI governance framework that includes a use case register, risk scoring, impact assessments, model documentation, and audit trails., • Ensure compliance with GDPR, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), information security policies, and emerging AI regulations., • Partner with Deans, Registry, Admissions, Student Services, IT, Legal and other stakeholders to align on priorities and rollout plans., • Communicate progress through clear dashboards and storytelling, highlighting wins and lessons learned to build momentum., • Lead RFPs and SOWs for AI vendors, data providers, and implementation partners, including evaluation of cost, performance, and scalability., • Track and optimize cloud and AI platform spend, balancing cost with value; negotiate campus-wide licensing where beneficial. What you bring: Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline. Knowledge and skills Essential • Product and outcome mindset: frames problems as hypotheses, focuses on measurable impact, and is willing to stop or pivot when evidence is weak., • Delivery excellence: strong Agile practices, risk-based planning, and disciplined stage-gates from idea to production., • Technical fluency: able to bridge data science, engineering, security, and business stakeholders, and make informed technical decisions., • Responsible AI and data literacy: understands and embeds ethics, privacy, and accessibility by design., • Experience with major cloud and AI stacks such as Azure OpenAI / OpenAI, Azure ML, Databricks, Kubernetes, and Docker., • Familiarity with data platforms such as Azure Data Lake, Synapse/ADF, Delta Lake, and messaging platforms (e.g., event hubs, service bus)., • Exposure to MLOps and observability tools (e.g., MLflow/model registry, GitHub Actions, Prometheus/Grafana, Evidently AI)., • Knowledge of integrating with SIS (Banner/Workday Student), LMS (Moodle/Canvas), CRM (Salesforce), ERP (Oracle/Workday), and IdP (Azure AD)., • Comfort with collaboration and reporting tools such as Jira/Azure Boards, Confluence, and Power BI. Experience Essential • 6+ years in IT delivery, product, or program leadership roles, including at least 3 years leading AI/ML or advanced analytics initiatives end-to-end., • Proven track record running Agile PoCs and MVPs and scaling them into production within complex organizations., • Strong understanding of AI/ML techniques (e.g., classification, NLP, GenAI, RAG, prompt engineering), data pipelines, APIs, and microservices., • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valued) and MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Azure ML, Databricks, SageMaker or Vertex) plus observability practices., • Familiarity with higher education processes and integrations across SIS, LMS, CRM, and ERP environments., • Knowledge of data privacy, accessibility, security, and Responsible AI in academic or similarly regulated contexts., • Experience designing or operating an AI platform or shared AI services used across multiple domains or business units., • Hands-on work with vector databases and retrieval pipelines (e.g., Azure AI Search, Pinecone) and guardrails for GenAI., • Background in enterprise architecture and integration patterns (event-driven, REST, GraphQL)., • Relevant certifications such as Agile/Scrum (PSM/CSM), Azure AI Engineer/DP-100, PMI-ACP/SAFe, or security/privacy certifications. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of AI in higher education and deliver impact at scale, we encourage you to apply and join us on this journey.

About the Role: Due to our ever expanding team, we're looking for Quality Managers to join us! we have vacancies in Scotland, Greater London, Essex/Cambs, East Anglia. You’ll ensure our nurseries meet regulatory standards for learning and development & safeguarding and welfare. Your role includes conducting audits and inspections, supporting and developing training, and advising on best practice to raise the quality of education further. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct quality and regulatory audits and inspections in line with the statutory framework and the inspection handbook., • Provide clear evidence- based reports and recommendations for improvement., • Advise and coach nursery managers to reach their full potential and implement new strategies and initiatives., • Promote a culture of safety and compliance., • Support quality improvement and policy development. What we offer: • Paycare Medical Cover -contributions towards everything from dental and optical cover to free same day GP appointments and Lifestyle Assessment., • MyGym / MyActive discounts – up to 25% off your monthly gym fees and from all your gym clothing and equipment. All types of gyms covered, from David Lloyds to your local council-run leisure centre., • Paycare Perks – shopping discounts from over 300 High Street stores including Sainsburys, John Lewis, H&M, Boots and New Look., • Recommend a Friend – earn up to £1,500 for each recruit once you join us by recommending us to others you know., • Training and Development – benefit from our sector-leading, regular training programmes that helps us ensure every child in our care has the very best start for their lifetime of learning., • Plus 33 days holiday including bank holidays, employer pension contributions, car allowance and business mile contribution. If you're interested in knowing more about this role, please click apply and you will be contacted by the hiring manager if you're successful.

A leading special education provider is looking for a Schools Safeguarding Officer to ensure compliance and promote best practices in safeguarding across schools. The role involves advising Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), conducting audits, and delivering training. Candidates should have signi

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