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Job Category: Social Care ChildrenRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices, PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37 The Building Your Futures Team is a child‑focused, aspirational service dedicated to supporting children and young people looked after across a range of settings—including foster care, family and connected carers, specialist placements, and those with a plan for reunification. We also work closely with children arriving in Portsmouth seeking safety and asylum, helping them settle, feel secure, and begin rebuilding their futures. Our practice is creative, ambitious, trauma‑informed and strengthened through strong multi‑agency work. The Role As a Social Worker within the Building Your Futures Team, you will: • Hold a varied caseload, including children we care for and children seeking safety & asylum., • Lead on care planning, direct work, and life story work., • Ensure permanence plans and contribute to Going Home (reunification) planning where appropriate., • Provide a high‑quality service responsive to the wishes and feelings of children and young people., • Work creatively and solution‑focusively, encouraging full participation of children in their care planning. You will also: • Carry out or contribute to Merton‑compliant age assessments., • Work confidently with immigration/asylum legislation and liaise with UKVI, NRPF teams, advocates and solicitors., • Provide trauma‑informed and culturally competent practice., • Recognise trafficking indicators and make referrals to the National Referral Mechanism when required. We are looking for someone who: • Holds a Diploma or Degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England (ASYE must be completed)., • Has sound knowledge of the Children Acts 1989/2004 and a willingness to develop specialist expertise., • Understands the challenges faced by children in care and demonstrates empathy and insight., • Communicates effectively with children, families, and multi‑agency professionals., • Shows strong analytical skills to assess needs and plan effectively., • Is resilient and able to manage competing demands in a dynamic environment., • Is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and embedding restorative, anti‑oppressive practice., • Knowledge of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999, • Insight into experiences of unaccompanied children, • Experience in age assessments (or willingness to train), • Understanding of trafficking indicators/NRM Hybrid Working The role requires three days per week in the designated office workplace. Informal Enquiries If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact - Vicky Laybourne - About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Our Recruitment process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. More information can be found at ___ Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Safeguarding Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS ___ before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Are you looking for a new opportunity within a Care Setting? We are actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team at Sherwell Manor, Taunton, Somerset! Your role will be based in Sherwell Manor which is well under construction and set to open in June 2026! Crystal Care Collection are focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. As a Housekeeping Team Leader, you will play an integral role within the care home, working as part of a small domestic team. Your role is key in ensuring the home is cleaned and maintained to very high standard in line with the cleaning schedules in order to ensure our residents live in an exceptional environment. You will become part of the care home family and let's be honest, YOU are what makes our home a great place to live and work! Key Responsibilities: -To provide a high quality housekeeping service to ensure all areas of the home are cleaned to a high standard and that all linen and resident's personal clothing/items are correctly laundered -To oversee all domestic staff and to ensure all duties are completed to the desired standards. -You will be responsible for ordering cleaning stock and ensuring stock levels are correct at all times. -To ensure that all areas of the Care Home are cleaned to a high standard in compliance with the specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the residents' and homes needs. -To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident's personal information at all times, including their right to privacy, dignity and choice. -To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act, to ensure a safe and efficient laundry service in the home. Understand and have an awareness of Infection Control. -To check that all residents' personal clothing and items are individually labelled, maintained in good repair and returned to the correct resident in a timely manner after each laundry session. -To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident's personal information at all times, including resident's right to privacy, dignity and choice. -To ensure all equipment used is in full, safe working order, promptly reporting any faults to both Maintenance and the General Manager. -To check all areas of the home are supplied with adequate housekeeping items and inform the manager of any shortages. -To always be alert and use your own initiative, spot clean any spillages as they occur. -To be an active and helpful member of the team, contribute to meeting, attend training sessions and ensure that The Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment. We will offer • FULL Induction Training Programme, • PAID Breaks, • FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card, • FULLY FUNDED Enhanced DBS Check, • Refer a Friend BONUS Scheme, • Uniform Tunic PROVIDED, • PAY Day Breakfast JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Category: ProcurementRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Hybrid/Civic OfficesWorking Hours: 37 37 hours per week Office attendance is required minimum 2-days a week for full time staff, this remains flexible, subject to business needs. We are looking for a talented professional with significant experience who is able to work and advise customers at a senior management level. Your new role At Portsmouth City Council there will be plenty of opportunities for you to demonstrate and develop your procurement expertise in the central procurement department. The department advises across all areas of the organisation from social care, building and transport to IT. As such this is a great opportunity for you to develop and widen your market experience. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, forming part of the Senior Management Team you will provide specialist procurement and contract management advice and guidance to internal departments to ensure that value for money is achieved and regulations adhered to. In addition, you will have line management responsibilities. Who is the person summary: A member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or with significant equivalent experience, you will have extensive procurement/contract management experience at senior professional level (including experience in local government). With an understanding of procurement legislation and procedures you will have experience in contract management and line management. You will understand category and project management principles and have knowledge of market research, benchmarking and supplier engagement. With experience in formulating market/project/contract specific sourcing strategies as well as negotiation, you will be able to display influencing skills and professional advice to technical colleagues. A good communication with good IT skills you will be proactive, enthusiastic and a self-motivated team player. For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached. About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Additional Information Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 2 days a week (pro rata for part time), this remains flexible, depending on the role and subject to business needs We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. Please note w e reserve the right to close the advert early. Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Job Category: Social Care ChildrenRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Glen House, Southampton (Adopt South)Working Hours: 30 We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to be part of our Adoption Assessment and Support team, who offer a holistic approach to helping families and children when they have challenges and need our support. You could help us transform the lives of adopted children and young people. This is a part time role working 30 hours per week. About Adopt South Adopt South is a regional adoption agency, launched in April 2019. The agency is formed through the partnership between Hampshire County Council, Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council, with support from voluntary adoption agencies, Adoption UK, Barnardo’s and PACT. The Role Based at Glen House in Swanwick, you will work directly with families to positively transform the lives of adopted children. Your passion, enthusiasm and collaborative style will play a crucial role in ensuring successful outcomes for our parent(s) and children. Having extensive experience and strong assessment skills, you will meet with families to complete Suitable To Adopt Report Assessments, deliver robust support plans, as well as development work and training of prospective adopters Your experience and skills will also contribute to our training and workshop objectives, peer to peer support groups and family fun events. This varied role is a fantastic opportunity for a social worker professional with three years' experience, who has empathy and creative thinking. We will support your learning and development, so you will be confident in introducing innovative therapeutic approaches and ideas that support families and our adoptive community. The ideal candidate You will need to have/be • A degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work, • Registration with Social Work England, • Experience of working with children and families in social work setting, • Concise verbal and written communication skills, • Mediation and negotiation skills, • Ability to assess risks, needs, and to analyse information and recognise problems, • Understand equalities issues in social work practice and principals of safety, dignity and empowerment, • Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and legal frameworks, • Understand data protection/confidentiality and need for accurate and timely recording, • Highly organised and able to manage time and conflicting demands effectively, • Willing to learn and develop in the role, with ongoing training and personal development Informal Enquiries If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact - Rebecca Bowles or Vicky Moore Team Manager, please email or with your contact number and availability for informal discussion. About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Our Recruitment process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. More information can be found at ___ Safeguarding Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS ___ before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Primary Care Physician (Family Practice) – Attleboro, Hull, Quincy and Taunton REPORTS TO: Chief Medical OfficerCLASSIFICATION: Exempt General Definition and Scope of Job The Family Practice Physician provides clinical services for Manet Community Health Center through serving as a Primary Care Provider for a panel of patients and as a team member with Midlevel Providers and various ancillary staff. Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements Work requires a Medical Degree from an accredited University. Board Certification or eligibility in primary specialty is also required. Required Certifications and Licenses Licensed to practice Medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board Certified in Family Medicine, and Credentialed at Manet Community Health Center and affiliated hospitals. Substitutions for Skills, Experience and Education Preferred Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements Experienced in primary care group practice and/or community health center. Critical Demands of the Job Manage multiple requests and prioritize appropriately. Ability to function in a faced paced setting with a variety of patients and staff. Attention to details and prompt follow up. Includes walking and standing for long periods of time, sitting for short periods of time, hand dexterity, clear hearing and speaking ability. Must be able to lift a maximum of 1/3 of their body weight. Must be able to perform CPR. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates appropriate independence, collaboration, and professional judgment in delivery of primary health care. Demonstrates overall medical knowledge essential to Primary Care role. Demonstrates clinical competence in delivery of patient care, including appropriate referrals, admissions, prescriptions, and ancillary ordering. Knows appropriate health care maintenance and acute care protocols for all patient age groups. Demonstrates written and verbal skills essential to Primary Care Physician role. Has general patient acceptance and rapport. Documents information in patient care record in acceptable, legible format with reasonable completeness. Manages patient care in collaboration with other professional members of the team, consults appropriately, and supervises mid-levels as needed. Professionally meets share of call, hospital, and nursing home responsibilities. Demonstrates a commitment to meeting healthcare needs of patient panel. Incorporates and demonstrates understanding of Manet Community Health Center’s clinical policies and procedures, and seeks to continually improve clinical competence. Demonstrates knowledge of, and uses of, Manet’s Electronic Medical Record System. Assumes and consistently maintains professional responsibility in role of the Primary Care Physician. Presents an acceptable appearance. Arrives at health center punctually. Demonstrates efficient and appropriate use of time. Assumes responsibility and initiative. Develops and maintains a good working relationship with staff members from all departments. Maintains accountability for continued enhancement of knowledge. Meets regularly with peers for review. Maintains licensure and required number of CEU’s. Attends programs appropriate to practice area. Safeguard patient’s rights to privacy. Respects patient choices regarding health care. Incorporates patient’s social and cultural backgrounds into delivery of health care. Helps patients to identify and utilize support systems. Understands the concept of Managed Health Care; utilizes referral sources appropriately. Participates in staff-oriented activities, (i.e. staff and site meetings, sub-committees). Maintains an acceptable level of Productivity Understands and incorporates Manet Community Health Center’s philosophy and mission statement. Has a working knowledge of Manet Community Health Center’s grant funding and underlying clinical objectives. Contributes to performance improvement in delivery of services through direct care and teamwork, and/or through committee participation. Incorporates and demonstrates Manet Community Health Center’s personnel policies. Respects the rights and roles of co-workers. Performs other related job duties as needed or assigned. QUALITY INDICATORS FOR COMPENSATION PLAN Medical Recordsa. Peer review – Provider must submit 20 per FTE peer review charts, acknowledge identified areas of their reviewed medical records that need improvement, and show progress on future peer review reports.b. Timeliness – charts should be completed at end of each day’s sessions; labs, diagnostic testing, and correspondence should be reviewed at each clinical session. (Benchmark of 7 days for non-urgent labs, and tests reviewed, signed, and placed back in chart).c. Completes less than 10/FTE peer reviews; charts not completed at end of session; labs, dx testing, and correspondence reviewed more than 5 days after receipt. (Based on next clinic session). Patient SatisfactionExpect Provider to respond to patient complaints in timely manner, provide documentation of follow up, and participate in efforts to prevent future patient complaints. Expect at least an average score on patient satisfaction surveys if a survey is developed that is provider-specific (currently only site-specific). Performance Improvement (PI)Expect each Provider to participate in some PI project, either site specific or for Manet in general. CMO will take lead in design, provide collaborate in the implementation, and follow through with help from Clinical Operations Manager of site. Committee ActivityEach Provider will be expected, when asked, to participate in committees dealing with advancing the goals of Manet. These can include EMR, Compensation Committee, benefits, or other ad hoc committees. Participation in hospital or community committees that help to promote Manet and provide outreach should be included in this category. Outreach ActivityEach Provider should be available to participate in at least 1 outreach activity per year, to include such things as community talks, health fairs, participation in school or nursing home activities, or medical student teaching. Ancillary Staff InteractionEach Provider will be expected to act in a collaborative manner with ancillary staff. Each Provider should be respectful of other staff members and work to empower them to be a part of the clinical team. Good CitizenshipEach Provider will be expected to willingly volunteer to fill shortages of Providers at other sites, and will share in holiday and call schedules in an equitable way. Preventive CareProvides annual health maintenance exams, provides age appropriate screenings, and follows up on patients lacking preventive and screening as per managed care contracts. Critical Demands of the Job Manage multiple requests and prioritize appropriately. Ability to function in a faced paced setting with a variety of patients and staff. Attention to details and prompt follow up. Includes walking and standing for long periods of time, sitting for short periods of time, hand dexterity, clear hearing and speaking ability. Must be able to lift a maximum of 1/3 of their body weight. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Working Conditions Works in well-lighted environment with comfortable surroundings. Stressful at times due to competing demands, including attention to multiple patients and staff. Will comply with all applicable laws, and will cooperate with the Manet Community Health Center compliance program rules and regulations. Required Availability May be required to work a rotating schedule as the department requires. This includes evenings, holidays and weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Support Worker – Taunton - £13.64 ph Typical Shifts are: Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 20:30 working 3 shifts a week including alternate weekends Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with: • Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply) • Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply) • Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned. • Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc. • 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families • Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families • Enhanced retirement leave • Long service awards Senior Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Senior Support Worker to join us in leading our supported living service in Taunton. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people! As a Senior Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst assisting the Manager with the day-to-day supervision and management of the service. You could be allocating shifts, booking in training, inducting new colleagues, supporting with supervision’s, ordering medication and ensuring the people we support are supported to manage their finances. You’ll never lose sight of why you choose to do this, as our Seniors are still at the heart of providing day-to-day support. This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals. We’re interested in our Senior Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Seniors should have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker and a Level 3 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviour's of distress, mental health conditions, acquired brain injury, autism, forensic histories and people who have experienced trauma. Why choose us? We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career. We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation. Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting! All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references

Are you looking for a new opportunity within the Care Sector? Do you have an NVQ Level 3? We are actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team at Sherwell Manor, Taunton, Somerset! Your role will be based in Sherwell Manor which is well under construction and set to open in June 2026! Crystal Care Collection are focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. As a Care Team Leader (Deputy Manager) you will lead by example and coach/mentor our care teams on a daily/nightly basis to ensure our residents are well cared for, motivated and stimulated to achieve a fulfilled and enriched life. Key Responsibilities: -To act as the person in charge of the home outside of office hours or in the absence of the General Manager and/or the Care Manager, ensuring that legislation is adhered to and standards are maintained. -To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full. -Responsible for; understanding and complying with statutory and legal requirements that are relevant, including; Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act to ensure that all care teams and other staff maintain a safe environment throughout the home. Understand and have an awareness of Infection Control. -Undertake Move-In assessments for potential new residents, as delegated by the General Manager. Discuss findings with the General Manager and / or the Care Manager before agreeing suitability for placement. -To participate in the formulation of individual care plans for each resident. -Responsible for the ordering and administering of medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both. -To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident's personal information at all times, this includes resident's behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur in the course of day-to-day care and to ensure that all care teams and other staff understand and respect this. -Undertaking general care assistant duties throughout the home as and when required. – Complete quality audits as delegated by the General or Care Manager. -Complete supervisions and appraisals of staff as delegated by the General Manager or Care Manager. -As part of your role as Deputy Manager you will be required to be on call for the home in the case of an emergency on a rota basis. You will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on, followed by three consecutive shifts off with the following shift options: Full Time Days: 08:00-20:00 totalling to an average of 42 hours per week. Full Time Nights: 20:00-08:00 totalling to an average of 42 hours per week. Hourly Rate of Pay: £17.50 (Days)/£16.25 (Nights) We will offer FULL Induction Training Programme PAID Breaks FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card FULLY FUNDED Enhanced DBS Check Refer a Friend BONUS Scheme Uniform Tunic PROVIDED PAY Day Breakfast FREE Meal on Shift Are you a friendly, hard-working individual, with excellent communication skills that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? Then we'd love to hear from you! Fill out the form below to apply. TPBN1_UKTJ

Deputy Regional Manager – South West England We are seeking an experienced Deputy Regional Manager to join a reputable organisation specialising in fostering and children’s services in the South West region. The Deputy Regional Manager will support the Regional Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the fostering service, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering high-quality care to children and young people. This is a permanent, home-based role with regular weekly attendance at a regional office in South West England. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised social work qualification, registered with Social Work England, and have a strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services. You will be committed to child-centred practice, supporting foster carers and supervising Social Supervising Social Workers (SSSWs) to meet regulatory and organisational requirements. Your role will include managing performance, reviewing foster and children’s files, and promoting best practices to improve outcomes for children. Key responsibilities include supporting the recruitment, matching, and retention of foster carers, overseeing placements, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. The Deputy Regional Manager will work closely with the Regional Manager to develop services within the region, stay informed on legislation and sector developments, and contribute to quality assurance and audit processes. Proven leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to prioritise and plan workloads effectively are essential for success in this role. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum plus discretionary PRP bonus, a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme, flexible working arrangements, and additional employee benefits including participation in pension schemes, electric car schemes, and reward programmes. Requirements: • Recognised and accredited social work qualification, • Social Work England registration, • Knowledge of Ofsted standards, Children Act legislation, and fostering regulations, • Strong safeguarding expertise, • Excellent administrative, communication, and leadership skills, • Experience managing team performance and conducting audits, • Ability to manage complex cases and support foster carer development Location: Home-based with regional office attendance in South West England Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus on call responsibilities Salary: £45,000 plus discretionary PRP bonus Contract: Permanent Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone

Residential Support Worker Childrens Residential Care Salary: £27,906 per annum + £44.86 per sleep-in + £1,400 annual attendance bonus About Homes2Inspire and Homes & Horizons Homes2Inspire is part of Shaw Trust , one of the UKs largest charities and a leading not-for-profit provider of public services. We opened our first home in Northamptonshire in 2007 and are now the UKs largest charitably owned residential childrens home provider . Today, we operate nearly 60 homes , two supported accommodation developments, and deliver high-needs foster care through Fostering2Inspire and Homes & Horizons . We believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. Our homes are nurturing, warm, and welcoming , and our dedicated teams provide safe, well-planned care for children and young people who have often faced significant challenges. We invest heavily in training and support for our colleagues because when we create a great place for children to live, we also create a great place for adults to work. In 2022, Somerset Council entered a strategic partnership with Homes2Inspire and Shaw Trust to create Homes & Horizons an innovative model of care designed for children and young people with complex needs. The partnership delivers: 11 residential homes (8 currently operational) High-needs foster care for approximately 20 children An associated therapeutic education service This wraparound approach integrates care, education, and NHS support to prevent placement breakdowns and reduce the need for Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient provision. Can you help a child feel safe enough to grow? Some of the children we care for have experienced things no child should. They may feel unsure, guarded, or overwhelmed. But with the right support, they can begin to trust again, learn again, and dream again. As a Residential Support Worker , youll be part of a team that creates a safe, stable, and nurturing home where children aged 818 can begin to heal and thrive. Your role is about being there consistently, calmly, and with care. Youll help children feel safe and supported in their day-to-day lives, and youll be part of the small, meaningful moments that build trust and belonging. Youll: Keep children safe safeguarding their wellbeing and helping them feel protected and cared for. Be a role model showing what healthy boundaries, routines, and relationships look like. Support daily life helping with school, meals, activities, and bedtime routines. Encourage growth celebrating progress, introducing new experiences, and helping children build life skills. Stay steady in tough moments offering calm, compassionate support when emotions run high. Work as part of a team collaborating with colleagues, social workers, and health professionals to ensure each childs needs are met. This role involves long days and sleep-ins on a rotational shift pattern , providing consistency and stability for the children in our care. The children we support have often faced significant trauma and may experience intense emotions . At times, this can lead to verbal or physical aggression , so emotional resilience is key . Youll receive full training , including our Safe and Sound physical intervention package , which is used only as an absolute last resort to keep everyone safe. Youll also help with record-keeping, contribute to care plans, and ensure that every childs voice is heard in decisions about their life. What were looking for You dont need experience in residential care, well provide full training. What matters most is your ability to be patient, consistent, and kind, even when things feel challenging. Were looking for someone who: Has a full UK driving licence (essential) Can commit to working shifts including sleep-ins Is willing to complete a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare Brings a calm, positive approach to difficult situations Believes in the potential of every child, even when theyre struggling to see it themselves Experience in care settings is a bonus, but not essential. Why join us? At Homes2Inspire, youll be part of a team that values your wellbeing, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact. Youll receive specialist training, ongoing support, and the chance to build a meaningful career in childrens residential care. We offer: Quarterly Attendance Bonus earn up to £1,400 per year Refer a Friend Scheme £500 per successful referral, £1,000 for manager referrals Purchase Additional Leave up to 5 extra days annually Subsidised Days Out join children on funded activities, trips, and meals Vivup Employee Benefits discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays + Blue Light Card access Cycle to Work Scheme spread the cost of your bike over 1218 months Wellbeing Support Employee Assistance Programme and internal wellbeing team Unum Healthcare & Aviva Digicare free Digital GP consultations, annual health checks, mental health assessments Learning & Development fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification and ongoing training Please Note All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role. Interviews for this role will take place in-person during pre-planned assessment days. Please contact the careers team if you have any accessibility requests or need reasonable adjustments (contact details below). At Homes2Inspire, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic communities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. Homes2Inspire is dedicated to supporting care leavers by offering guaranteed job interviews if you meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you want to benefit from this scheme, please inform us as part of your application that you have lived in care experience. Male staff are under-represented within our residential childrens services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities. It is an important part of Homes2Inspires recruitment process to ensure that candidates are matched with the most appropriate service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. On occasion, this may result in offers of employment being made at an alternative service than where the candidate has originally applied. For any questions on the role, or to receive a full job description, please contact our Careers Team on 01788 487057 . TPBN1_UKTJ

Package Description: Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? Come and join the Agincare family as an extra careScheme Supervisor Where you'll be working Between our two schemes based in Taunton and Wellington As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy Up to £26,500 per annum Refer a friend scheme up to £1000* Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work Knowledgeable of the care sector - preferably within a home care or extra care setting Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks. QCF diplomate at level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Prior experience leading and engaging a team of care assistants Include any further information regarding hours etc. A day in the life of a Scheme Supervisor Day to day running of tenant support within an Extra Care Scheme, ensuring a support plan is in place for every tenant which matches their individual needs and preferences and reviewing when required . Ensure the accurate recording of an incidents, and review these on a regular basis with the Registered Manager Promoting a good sense of community spirit within your scheme between both the tenants and the staff. Ensure effective rotas are in place with your team to allow for effective coverage of care calls, and that team members are appropriately trained to carry out their duties. About Agincare Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including care& nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices . Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently .We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all. *Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions TPBN1_UKTJ

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