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Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements • Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England., • Experience of working within fostering., • A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation, • Excellent communication skills, • A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends., • Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting), • Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards, • To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Runcorn, ENG-WA7 1AB

Residential Support Worker Location: Warrington Pay: £13.19-£13.81 per hour plus £30 per sleep in Extraordinary Days Every Day At Cambian, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker , based within Warrington every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters. What You’ll Do As a Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities. Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping. Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support. Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects. Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care. Where You’ll Do It We are a dual occupancy home within the Cambian Group, committed to providing high quality person centered care. The staff team works consistently to guide and support young people in developing the skills required to live safely, confidently and as independently as possible. Emphasis is placed on promoting personal safety, social inclusion and respect for others, while supporting young people to build knowledge and skills that encourage positive lifestyles. Our current young people are individuals both with different needs, but both are unique in their own way and love to engage with staff and activities within the home and out and about in the community. One of our young people is an excellent ice skater who has entered many competitions and also loves park runs and going for walks.Our other young person is quite new to the home however is full of life and loves nothing better than chatting with staff. Our staff team pull together and support each other through any short falls in staff to ensure that there continues to be consistency and support for the young people in the home. Who You Are Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training. Why Join Us? Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do Your Next Step This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today! Safeguarding Statement Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

Job Title: Locum Social Worker – Children We Look After (CWLA)Location: St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC)Pay Rate: £35.37 per hourWorking Arrangement: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in the officeJob Purpose: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Social Worker to join the Children We Look After (CWLA) team at St Helens MBC. You will play a key role in supporting children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, stability, and positive outcomes through high-quality social work practice.Key Responsibilities: • Manage a caseload of children we look after, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met., • Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with legislation and local policies., • Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and carers., • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including education, health, and legal services., • Ensure all children have up-to-date care plans, pathway plans, and risk assessments., • Prepare clear, concise reports for court proceedings and statutory reviews where required., • Advocate for children and young people to ensure their voices are heard in decision-making processes., • Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with professional standards.Requirements:, • Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree or equivalent., • Registered with Social Work England., • Proven experience working within a Children We Look After or Looked After Children (LAC) team., • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004., • Experience of court work and care proceedings is desirable., • Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Working Pattern:, • Hybrid working model with a minimum of 2 days per week required in the office., • Flexible working arrangements may be considered in line with service needs.What We Offer:, • Competitive hourly rate of £35.37., • Supportive team environment with regular supervision., • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people., • Access to training and professional development opportunities.How to Apply:Drop me an email at or give me a ring at .If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you know someone who would be a perfect fit, you can earn a £250 referral bonus for any successful referral

Are you a Support Worker looking to make a meaningful difference? Join us at Transforming Support, where you'll help change lives and ensure quality care for those who need it most. Support WorkerRoles will be in Runcorn and Widnes • Full time, permanent position (12 hour shifts), • Variety of days and nights available, • £14 per hour + discretionary yearly bonus up to £1,000 At Transforming Support, we’re dedicated to empowering adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, and neurodiverse conditions to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. Our mission is to champion individual strengths, encourage choice and control, and help people achieve their aspirations. Through our person-centred approach, we create supportive environments where exceptional outcomes can thrive. Join us in making a real difference every day! The Role As an Independent Living Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in helping individuals maintain independence, develop life skills, and build meaningful connections within their communities. Key Responsibilities: • Provide person-centred support in daily living activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and managing finances, • Assist individuals in accessing community services, activities, and employment opportunities, • Build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support and their families, • Support individuals in developing life skills and achieving personal goals, • Administer medication and maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, • Advocate for individuals’ rights, promoting choice, dignity, and respect You’re passionate about helping others, patient, and adaptable. About you: • A caring, compassionate attitude with a focus on empowering others, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Flexibility to adapt to the needs of individuals and the role, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • The ability to work independently and as part of a team, • A commitment to promoting dignity, choice, and respect We value and support our team, offering a range of benefits designed to help you succeed and feel appreciated, including: • Blue Light Discount Card, • Pension, • 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, • Discretionary yearly bonus up to £1,000, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Structured training and Development opportunities How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. Visa sponsorships are NOT available for this role. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience include Support Worker, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Autism Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Learning Disabilities Support Worker, Rehabilitation Worker, Community Support Worker, Social Care Worker.

Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our service we are looking for Senior Team Leaders to be a part of our to build a stable and welcoming environment where our young people are central to everything we do. As the new Senior Team Leader, you will be emotionally strong and driven to make a difference day to day. Most importantly, you will get to really understand our children and their backgrounds, making sure that their needs are at the centre of everything we do. You will be approachable and detail focused, ensuring that our children’s safety is assured at all times, and that all protocols and regulations are fully adhered to. Do you have what it takes to encourage and help our children to live independently and guide and teach them with your own life experiences? To do this we believe you will need empathy, compassion, resilience and positive parenting skills. The working day can be very unpredictable and you could find yourself spending the entire morning Organising activities and the afternoon providing 1:1 support. Cambian employees are friendly, supportive and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care. As a Senior Team Leader, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable. Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with servicePaid Sickness LeaveAdditional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance RatesCasual Dress CodeCompany PensionSimply Health (Linked to Service)Days out and Activity days off siteWe have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond Shift Pattern: 16>24 Hour (including Sleep-in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs. Of-course - no day is the same here at the Cambian Group, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Team Leader could look like: Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where requiredEnsuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual developmentCommunicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementationMaintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take placeContributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff developmentProviding support and care to the young people within our servicesEncouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schoolingTraveling with our young people to and from School or CollegePreparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our careOrganising and facilitating social activities Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It’s challenging yet highly rewarding work where the little things you do every day will have life-changing results. Whether helping someone to achieve their personal potential or growing our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted ‘Outstanding Provider’ Awards – Join us as a Senior Support Worker and together we can achieve many, many more. Requirements: Must hold a full UK driving licence Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children & Younger Peoples workforce 12 months experience working in a Residential setting is highly desirable but we do also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. About the Cambian Group We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK. Although our work embraces many specialist disciplines, we all have the same purpose: To enable all people in our care to achieve their personal best. We provide services to almost 2,000 children and young people across 224 locations. We work with the majority of local authorities in England and Wales and employ more than 3,800 people. Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. The Cambian Group are an equal opportunities employer

We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Support Workers to work in our Warrington service. The service is comprised of six flats and supports individuals who have a learning disability and/or autism. The people we support may have additional support needs such as mental health needs and complex needs. We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and happy lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community in Warrington, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. You will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions. Support Worker Duties: • Providing personal care to service users,, • Working on a rota system including weekends and bank holidays,, • Supporting individuals with activities that they enjoy and days out in the surrounding towns of Winwick, St. Helens, Leigh and Newton-le-Willows and further afield, • Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Vacancy Reference Number:93054 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Location: Widnes, Cheshire (WA8 area) Salary: £31,200 per annum + 30p per mile travel allowance Contract: Full-Time, 5 Days a Week Start Date: As Soon As Possible (Immediate Interview) The Role: Impact Beyond the Sidelines Are you a Youth Coach, Sports Mentor, or Support Worker who excels when the stakes are high? We are seeking a resilient and high-energy Youth Coach to work with young people with challenging needs in the Widnes area. This isn't a traditional 9-to-5 desk job. You will be on the frontline, working 5 days a week to engage, mentor, and de-escalate young people who have faced barriers to mainstream education or community life. You will be the "trusted adult" who provides the boundaries and support they need to succeed. Key Responsibilities * Active Mentoring: Use sports, outdoor activities, and 1:1 coaching to build rapport with young people facing complex social and emotional challenges. * Behaviour Management: Confidently manage challenging needs and high-heat situations using de-escalation and trauma-informed practice. * Community Engagement: Travel across the Widnes and surrounding areas to provide consistent, 5-day-a-week support. * Progress Tracking: Work as part of a specialist team to monitor the safety, wellbeing, and personal development of your cohort. What We Are Looking For We value personality, grit, and life experience over formal degrees. * Experience: Background in sports coaching, youth work, residential care, or military/emergency services. * Resilience: You don't take things personally. You are calm, authoritative, and deeply empathetic. * Mobility: You must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle (Travel is fully compensated at 30p per mile). * Availability: Ready to start ASAP on a full-time, 5-day-a-week schedule. Why Join Our Widnes Team? * Competitive Salary: A guaranteed £31,200 per year well above the industry average for youth support. * Travel Paid: We value your time on the road; all work-related travel is reimbursed at 30p per mile. * Immediate Start: Skip the long recruitment cycles we are interviewing now for an ASAP start. * Professional Growth: Gain specialised training in advanced behaviour management and safeguarding. How to Apply If you are a Youth Coach in Widnes or a Mentor in Cheshire looking for a role with more purpose and a better salary, apply today. Apply Now: Send your CV and a brief note on your experience with challenging behaviour to or click apply. Closing Date: As soon as the position is filled. This position is urgent.

Substance Misuse Recovery WorkerWarringtonTemporary - full time, 6 week contract £20.00 - £21.00 per hour Umbrella Morgan Hunt are working with a health and social care charity, who are recruiting for a full time Recovery Worker at their Warrington service for a 6 week temporary contract.The role - Recovery Worker • Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey, • Providing screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, recovery planning and onward referral, • Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community, • Promoting carer, service user and community involvement, • Providing advocacy for access to partnership services, • Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination. The candidate • Experience of working within the substance misuse field, and the ability to manage a caseload and hit the ground running., • A commitment to multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions to achieve good outcomes for the service user group, e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, community groups, etc., • Experience of working in an outcomes - focussed environment. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Social Worker / Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer An exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to support safeguarding, child protection and complex investigations, working with vulnerable children and families in a multi-agency environment. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Child Protection Social Worker, Safeguarding Practitioner, Family Support Social Worker, Children’s Services Social Worker 3 Jobs Available SALARY: £36,057 - £46,507 per annum + £3,000 per annum RRA (Recruitment and Retention Allowance) + Benefits LOCATION: Warrington, Cheshire, North West England WORKING PATTERN: Flexible Working / Compressed Hours Available JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Social Worker / Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer who has the skills to response to complex safeguarding and child protection concerns. This is a unique opportunity to develop skills in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults within a law enforcement agency focusing on serious and organised crime. The Safeguarding & Child Protection Team require a Social Worker / Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer who has a social work degree or accreditation, registration with Social Work England, significant post- qualifying experience, and necessary skills to respond to complex safeguarding and child protection concerns. Working as the Social Worker / Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer you will utilise your specialist skills and experience to provide advice and support investigations across different threat areas to ensure the organisation fulfils its safeguarding duties and obligations effectively and to this highest possible standard. The role will support the triage and response to the reports received daily from vulnerable children and young people, their parents and their carers through the CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) Safety Centre reporting service. The team also provides specialist safeguarding support and advice to officers across the agency which is essential to ensure high standards of safeguarding during investigations. The successful candidate will be required to support this function including providing specialist tactical advice, developing safeguarding strategies, engaging with multi-agency partners and deploying alongside investigators in instances where safeguarding risks have been identified. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the role social workers will be exposed to indecent imagery of children, relevant well-being training and regular psychological reviews will be provided DUTIES Your duties as the Social Worker / Safeguarding & Child Protection Officer include: • Develop child protection strategies to be used by investigation teams to support the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, • Work as part of law enforcement led investigation teams to give specialist advice on potential risks to children and vulnerable adults at any stage of investigative activity and to support the Senior Investigating Officer in the risk management of operational tactics, • Provide hands on assistance in operational deployments nationally, supporting, assessing or interviewing children and vulnerable adults, • Help identify and safeguard children who are at risk of harm or are experiencing abuse online, • Participate in the triage and management of referrals from the public by undertaking risk assessments and communicating directly with vulnerable children, their parents, carers, and local safeguarding professionals, • Provide advice directly to children, parents, carers, and professionals who report child sexual abuse and exploitation through the CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) Safety Centre CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS • Knowledge of child development, • Understand theoretical concepts, legal frameworks and to able work within policy and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection, • Ability to value diversity by treating people as individuals, valuing their input and contribution and work across cultures, • Computer literate, • Experience of working with complex child protection cases in a statutory social work setting, • Skills in working effectively with children and families in varied and complex circumstances, • Ability to manage time and competing demands effectively, • Able to use supervision positively to reflect and continue to professionally develop, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with professionals from other safeguarding / child protection agencies, • Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and national guidance, • Able to demonstrate conflict resolution skills, • Able to take personal responsibility for seeking out training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge Candidates will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role APPLY TODAY… By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. 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Supervising Social Worker (Fostering) Location: North West - Warrington - Runcorn - St Helens (Home-based with regional travel) Warrington, Contract: Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Salary: Up to £43,000 Start Date: ASAP 2026 About the Role An established and values-driven fostering organisation is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their North West team on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with foster carers, children and multi-agency professionals, ensuring high-quality placements and positive outcomes for children and young people in care. You will play a key role in supporting, supervising and developing foster carers, while maintaining strong safeguarding standards and contributing to a collaborative, relationship-led approach. Key Responsibilities • Provide regular supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring high standards of care, • Manage a realistic caseload, enabling meaningful engagement with foster families, • Undertake assessments, reports and documentation to regulatory standards, • Support the recruitment, training and development of foster carers, • Work in partnership with local authorities, professionals and stakeholders, • Participate in safeguarding processes, including child protection meetings, • Contribute to out-of-hours support on a rota basis What We’re Looking For • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration, • Experience within fostering services, • Strong knowledge of:, • fostering regulations, • childcare legislation, • safeguarding frameworks, • Excellent report writing and communication skills, • Ability to work collaboratively with foster carers and professionals, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle What’s on Offer • 30 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays, • Company pension, • Life assurance, • Medical cash plan, • Employee discount scheme, • Supportive, relationship-focused working environment Additional Information • Travel across the North West is required, • Participation in an out-of-hours rota, • Enhanced DBS check required (covered by employer)

Job Introduction Phoenix House is a newly refurbished, stunning Edwardian property in South Manchester, offering a high-quality therapeutic living environment for adults with mild to moderate mental health needs and learning disabilities. The house accommodates five residents, each with their own room within a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused shared home. This innovative service supports adultsmany with histories of trauma or criminal justice involvementto rebuild stability, improve mental health, develop independence, and safely reintegrate into the community. Outcomes include improved wellbeing, reduced risk, enhanced life skills, and meaningful progress towards independent living within 1824 months. Our approach is: • Person-centred, • Trauma-informed, • Strengths-based Key Responsibilities You will: • Provide daily emotional and practical support within a calm, therapeutic, homely environment, • Deliver structured key-working sessions that promote recovery, resilience, and wellbeing, • Support residents to build independent living skills, routines, and confidence, • Work collaboratively with Manchester City Council, Probation Services, Positive Pathways Social Workers, mental health and substance use professionals, • Support risk management processes including safeguarding, MAPPA, and personalised support planning, • Promote community integration, education, volunteering, and healthy social networks, • Contribute to maintaining a positive, safe, and enabling shared living environment, • Keep accurate records and uphold high quality standards Essential: • Experience supporting people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or complex backgrounds, • Understanding of trauma-informed care and strength-based approaches, • Ability to support individuals with varied risk profiles and complex life experiences, • Good communication, empathy, and teamwork skills, • Experience in supported accommodation, recovery services, or forensic pathways We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 31 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point Benefits Turning Point Attached documents • MH-RecoveryWorker-generic-27March17 (1) (1).pdf Apply JBRP1_UKTJ

Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements • Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England., • Experience of working within fostering., • A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation, • Excellent communication skills, • A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends., • Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting), • Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards, • To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment JTRA1_UKTJ

As a Children's Team Manager, you will assist in the effective delivery of Social Services, withing your defined area of service. The Team Manager will be responsible for supervising, supporting and advising a team of Social Workers, whilst contributing to the management, delivery and operation of a variety of measurable, high quality, and cost effective services, to meet individual needs. More specific responsibilities include: Managing the prioritisation and allocation of work within the team of Social Workers, identifying resource shortages and contributing to the planning and development of targeted services, delivered within policy and legal obligations. Reporting to the Principal Manager, taking accountability for all elements of individual cases within the team's workload, in accordance with policy and procedures including staff well-being, care and development. Responsibility for ensuring the direction and motivation of staff by the provision of support and supervision on a regular and frequent basis, in line with supervision policy and management policy and procedures. Ensuring documentation, record keeping, accounting and communication is maintained across the team and effective partnership working across the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors is established and maintained.Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified exper...

Mental Health Recovery Worker - Chadwick Fields, Cheshire Working Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week, based on a rota basis including weekends Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £25,867 - £28,930 per annum Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. About the Service: The Chadwick Fields Service delivers low level floating support Monday Sunday during the hours of 9am -5pm. The time of support is flexible to the needs of the client. If a tenant is in crisis outside of these hours, then they are signposted to external agencies such as the Mental Health Crisis Line, present to A&E, the Crisis Team. Tenants are given details of external organisations such as the Samaritans, Togetherall, Calm App when they are taken on into Chadwick Fields. About the Role: The range of support provided includes but is not limited to the following: - • Support to sign up to a Muir tenancy. Due to being an Independent Living service housing benefit may either be sourced through housing benefit or housing costs if on Universal Credit., • Support to set up utility bills, gas, water, electric, tv and council tax., • Build on tenants current strengths and provide appropriate tailored support to maintain their mental health including emotional support, monitoring their mental health and providing practical assistance by maintaining key working relationships with Care Co-ordinators, Social Workers, Care Managers and Carers where appropriate., • Working with Care Co-ordinators/Care Managers and other agencies and individuals who are important factors in their life to ensure that appropriate, achievable and outcome-focused support plan is in place., • To provide support including housing advice and advice about tenants responsibilities and the implications of breaching them, to ensure that tenants develop the skills and knowledge that will enable them to sustain permanent accommodation in the community., • To provide support that will support individuals to develop healthy and safe lifestyles., • To work with tenants to ensure that positive relationships with other individuals and the wider community are developed and maintained including conflict resolution., • Support to reconnect and build positive relationships at service level and where requested and appropriate family and friends., • Support and assist tenants to access resources and/or activities that will help to achieve the overall aims of the service and will enable them to meet their identified individual outcomes. Support to reconnect and build positives relationships at service level, within the community and where requested and appropriate family and friends., • To maximise benefits, apply for any eligible exemptions, discounts or grants., • To support to manage debts and any repayment plans which are in place., • Support to identify, apply and attend any courses to enhance wellbeing, employment and basic skill needs., • Support to identify, apply and attend any employment opportunities, paid or voluntary., • Support to maximise health and wellbeing book and attend appointments such as GP, dentist, CMHT and were necessary to order and oversee medication., • Organise and facilitate activities such as walking groups, cinema groups, activity days., • Encourage involvement in the running of Waythrough as an organisation through promoting coproduction at every opportunity (national service user events, recruitment and selection involvement, peer mentoring etc.), • Provide a person-centred holistic recovery focussed approach. Like us, you are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Youll bring all your skills to the table, including strong customer service and communication skills, but also your empathetic, flexible, creative and compassionate nature and enthusiasm for supporting others. Youll thrive under pressure, be happy to work both independently and within a team and know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others. No formal qualifications required as full training will be provided. If you have the skills and qualities listed above, we want to hear from you. Candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. Whatever your background, youll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties, which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities. To review the Job Description please click here. What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: * 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) * Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5% * Life assurance (3 annual salary) * Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay * Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave * Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications * 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme * Recognition and long service awards via ourWay to GoandAspirationsportals * £500Recommend a Friendbonus * Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership * Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good * Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. JBRP1_UKTJ

Deputy Manager - Complex Mental Health Macclesfield Full Time £34,963.50 per annum We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a brand-new specialist service in Macclesfield. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting individuals with complex mental health needs in a bespoke, high-quality development designed to promote independence and positive outcomes. This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a genuine difference while developing their skills in a specialist environment. About the service We have been supporting individuals with mental health and housing needs since 2014. We are developing this brand-new service in Macclesfield to support the more complex client group in a specialist, bespoke development. This will be a 24 hour, PBS led service with input from our OT and MH professionals. Individuals will have their own apartment within a 10-unit complex with staff on site. The service is aimed to support individuals who have had long stay admissions in locked door rehabilitation units, forensic units and out of area placements. This may be their first opportunity to live semi-independently and develop independent living skills. Whilst challenging, there is lots of opportunity for the successful candidate to help improve people's lives and build an excellent team around the service. As a Deputy Manager, you will: • Support individuals with complex mental health needs, including forensic backgrounds and increased risks, • Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, • Proactively manage challenging behaviours using a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach, • Promote independence, choice, and dignity at every stage of care, • Deputise for the Manager when required, • Work with Support Worker and ensure that they feel fully supported in the role, • Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, • Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification, or willing to work towards whilst in the role, • Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours, • A genuine passion for making a difference, • Career development & skill enhancement, • Excellent pension scheme & healthcare benefits, • Enhanced DBS paid for by SIS (T&Cs apply), • £350 Refer a Friend bonus - earn extra when your friends join us (T&Cs apply) JBRP1_UKTJ

Role: Supervising Social Worker Basic Salary: £32,151.65 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased - Liverpool Covering Area: Liverpool and Wirral This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services inthe North West. Our head office is based in Chorley and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care., • Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people., • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures., • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards., • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined., • Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation., • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care., • Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community., • Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis, • A Social Work qualification, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent, • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing, • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away), • Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. JBRP1_UKTJ

About us At Achieve together, one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities, deafness, hearing loss and associated complex needs, we strive to empower and inspire people in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to thrive, live their lives independently, and to the fullest, while supporting them to achieve their goals and aspirations. Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn’t be who we are today. In their own words, people we support are looking for Support Workers with all or most of the following traits: • Supportive & caring, • Reliable & trustworthy, • Friendly & approachable, • Happy, • Kind, • Great at communicating& listening, • Fun and up for a laugh, • Happy to learn new skills At Achieve together, you’ll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills as a Support Worker and beyond. Whatever your aspirations, we can help you reach your goals and forge a long-lasting career in social care. You will support people both in their home and in their local communities and we have a range of working patterns to suit you, including full time, part time and flexible opportunities. We offer a range of exciting benefits, such as: • Career progression and training opportunities, • Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services,, • Stream- a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances About you New to social care? That’s OK! As long as you’re ready to learn, we provide full training to ensure you can provide the best possible support If you have the qualities and interests that align with people we support, we can’t wait for you to apply! We regularly review our job adverts to ensure they reflect current hiring needs. In some cases, adverts may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive sufficient applications or the role is filled. Conversely, some adverts may remain open beyond the original closing date until the position is successfully filled. This approach helps us attract the best talent while maintaining flexibility in our recruitment process. To ensure fair consideration and timely progression, internal applicants should submit their applications no later than the end of the first week after the role is advertised. Applications received after this point may not be guaranteed review.

Senior Children's Support Worker Location: Warrington Salary: £13.60 £14.20 per hour (£27,580 £28,797 per annum) Sleep-in Allowance: £3,000 £6,000 per year Hours: 39 hours per week full-time long day shifts plus sleep-ins Contract: Full-time, temporary contract with the opportunity to become permanent About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced, resilient, and nurturing Senior Childrens Support Worker to join one of their family-style residential homes in Warrington. You will be supporting children and young people with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including some individuals who are non-verbal. This is a key role within the home. You will provide encouragement and praise, remain calm and patient during times of crisis, and use your experience and passion to inspire colleagues and help achieve the best possible outcomes for the young people in your care. Personal care is a required part of this position. What Were Looking For • Minimum of 12 months experience working in complex care, • Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care (recognised within pay rate), • Experience or knowledge of child-centred and therapeutic care models, • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, • Naturally caring, flexible, and resilient approach, • Ability to work shifts and sleep-ins as part of a flexible rota, • Makaton or BSL skills are desirable but not essential, • Full induction and introductory programme, • Fully funded training and qualifications, • Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Free meals during shifts, • Comprehensive employee benefits programme, • NEST Pension Scheme, • Life assurance, • Free enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), • Staff Referral Scheme split a £500 bonus when you refer a friend Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcomes applications from service personnel, veterans, and military families. Veteran-friendly policies, peer support networks, and military awareness training are in place. As part of this commitment, eligible current or former service personnel who meet the essential criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview, provided military experience is clearly detailed on their CV. Please apply online. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role in further detail. Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Were looking for someone who leads with empathy, resilience, and heart. If youre passionate about creating safe, nurturing homes where young people can thrive, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting impact. JTRA1_UKTJ

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Apply today and become a Secure Care Worker!. We’re looking for individuals with a passion for working with young people to join our team as Secure Care Workers in our Secure Children’s Home. Offering care and emotional support to young people in a secure environment.

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