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Are you someone living in Norfolk who is looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Reed Emergency Placement Support (EPS) Team are currently recruiting Support Workers within the Darlington area to provide support to a range of children and young people. We are looking for enthusiastic support workers who will provide high-quality support to vulnerable children and young people both in activities and within their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people and enhancing their care experience, this role is for you! Most of our care is 2:1 support, so you will be working closely with another support worker to provide care for the young person; however, there will be some opportunities to work in 1:1 support. We provide 24 hours of care 7 days a week, so we have a range of shift times and lengths available; perfect for those who are night owls and early birds! Key Responsibilities: * Provide a safe and supportive environment for the child or young person. * Engage regularly with the young person. * Willingness to participate in activities with the young person e.g. playing games. * Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures. * Participate in mandatory training on a yearly basis to ensure you are up to date on current training. Our Benefits: * Paid Breaks. * Paid sleep (£12.21 per hour). * Weekly pay. * Paid holiday (accrued with the hours you work). * Annual online training. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have: * Over 1 years’ experience working as a Social Worker or Care Assistant. * An ability to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and its importance in care. * Experience supporting young people. * Effective communication skills. * Hold an Enhanced DBS with Adult and Child Barred List which is on the Update Service; or be willing to apply for this via Reed. How to Apply: Apply by clicking the button below by 3rd April 2026

Job Description Trainee Social Worker/n Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. /n Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) /n Looking for a career in children’s social work with purpose and a clear path for development? /n Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026. /n As a children and families social worker, you’ll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. /n On this fully funded social work training programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. /n Approach Social Work is a fully funded social work training programme that helps you become a children’s social worker through hands-on experience, academic study and expert support. /n On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused social work practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches, while working towards a postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in social work. /n What to expect /n Year one: /n /n - Begin study for your postgraduate diploma in social work /n - Learn alongside children and families within a local authority social work team, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators /n - Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs /n /n Year two and three: /n /n - Move into a paid role as a newly qualified children’s social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) /n - Keep working towards your social work master’s degree /n - Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development /n - It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti- oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. /n /n As a children’s social worker, you’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: /n /n - Visiting a child at home or school /n - Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances /n - Working with teachers, health professionals or police /n - Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child /n /n It’s a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement. /n Who we’re looking for; /n You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds. /n You don’t need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant. /n What you need; /n /n - Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) /n - Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) /n - Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) /n - Be resident in England by the time the programme commences /n - Not be a qualified social worker /n /n Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort. /n Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers. /n Get qualified. Get hired. Make a difference. Apply Now! /n Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme. /n Our reference: SE4073 /n Vacancy: Trainee Social Worker /n Location: Darlington - DL1 5QT /n Salary: £18,000 to £34,000 when qualified /n Hours: Full time /n Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of The Frontline Organisation /n INDSH

We are currently looking to recruit an energetic, person-centred Relief Support Worker in the Darlington area to provide the highest standards of care to our service users with support needs. Our services provide care and support to individuals with a range of support needs including learning disabilities. We have a strong history of helping individuals with a wide range of needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, ensuring that our service users enjoy opportunities for personal development and engaging within their local communities. You will need to work flexibly with the upmost positive regard for the individuals we support and you will be paid on a weekly basis. Relief Support Worker Duties: Provide person-centred support to our service users on a flexible relief basis as and when required To assist service users in the administration and monitoring of prescribed medication in accordance with the Scheme's Medication Policy. To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as: personal care, social skills/relationships, daily living skills and many more. Support service users in maintaining the safety, security and comfort of their homes. To promote the self-esteem, happiness and emotional health of service users. 12 months experience is essential for this role is essential and an understanding of positive behaviour support is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Vacancy Reference Number: 91230 We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . TPBN1_UKTJ

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